On July 22, 2026, at the Galaxy Unpacked presentation in London, Samsung unveiled three foldable smartphones at once: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. This is the first time the Fold lineup has been split into two models. And the first time Samsung has applied the Ultra label to a foldable smartphone. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and how much everything costs in Russia.

Samsung unveiled its new foldable smartphone lineup

Galaxy Z Fold8 — the junior model, with a new form factor designed for content and media, but without S Pen or telephoto lens. These are fundamentally different devices for different audiences, not simply “a bigger version and a smaller version.”

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — The Best Samsung Foldable Ever

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the first foldable smartphone with the Ultra designation in the company’s history. A flagship for productivity with the maximum set of specifications.

The label is new, but the model’s essence remains the same

What’s inside:

  • 6.5-inch FHD+ cover screen with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3;
  • 8-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen, 120 Hz, 3000 nits;
  • Triple camera: 200 MP main f/1.7 with 2x optical zoom, 50 MP ultrawide, 10 MP 3x telephoto;
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 for Galaxy on 3 nm;
  • Silicon-carbon 5000 mAh battery, 45W wired + 20W wireless charging;
  • Magnetic hinge — opens and closes noticeably easier;
  • Flex Titanium technology — the crease on the screen is less visible;
  • One UI 9 on Android 17, 7 years of updates, S Pen support.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra price in Russia:

  • 12/256 GB — 169,999 rubles;
  • 12/512 GB — 199,999 rubles;
  • 16/1 TB — 249,999 rubles.

Colors: Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow, Green Shadow — the latter is a Samsung Store exclusive.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Specifications and Price

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — a fundamentally different smartphone in terms of form factor. The first Galaxy Z Fold in six years with a radically different design: shorter and wider than previous models, tailored for content consumption.

A foldable smartphone in an entirely new form factor

What’s changed:

  • 5.5-inch cover screen with 10:16 aspect ratio, ideal for vertical content: Reels, Shorts;
  • 7.6-inch inner screen with 4:3 aspect ratio (widescreen format for video and split-screen work);
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1-120 Hz, up to 3000 nits;
  • Dual camera: 50 MP main with OIS + 50 MP ultrawide (no telephoto lens);
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy;
  • 4800 mAh battery, 45W wired + 20W wireless, Qi2 Ready;
  • Weight 201 g — lighter than the Galaxy S26 Ultra;
  • IP48, One UI 9 on Android 17, 7 years of updates.

The base Galaxy Z Fold8 lacks S Pen support (Ultra only). The absence of a telephoto lens is a significant compromise for the lower price.

Galaxy Z Fold8 price in Russia:

  • 12/256 GB — 149,999 rubles;
  • 12/512 GB — 179,999 rubles;
  • 16/1 TB — 229,999 rubles.

Colors: Cream, Graphite, Lavender. Pistachio is a Samsung Store exclusive that won’t be found in retail. Keep that in mind.

Galaxy Z Flip8 — The Thinnest Foldable Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — a stylish flip device for those who value style and compactness. The lightest foldable Samsung smartphone ever: 180 g, 8 g lighter than its predecessor.

Compact flip phones you can’t do without

Key changes:

  • Exynos 2600 on 2 nm — the first 2 nm chip in any smartphone (CPU 30% faster, GPU 50% faster compared to Z Flip7);
  • 4.1-inch cover screen with FlexWindow (you can open apps, widgets, and launch Gemini automations without opening the phone);
  • 6.9-inch main Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, 1-120 Hz, 2600 nits;
  • Cameras: 50 MP main with OIS + 12 MP ultrawide;
  • Silicon-carbon 4300 mAh battery — the first use of Si-C in the Flip series;
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2, IP48;
  • One UI 9 on Android 17, 7 years of updates.

The 25W charging is slower than the Fold series. There’s no UWB in this model either. So the downgrade is obvious and unfortunate.

Galaxy Z Flip8 price in Russia:

  • 12/256 GB — 104,999 rubles;
  • 12/512 GB — 124,999 rubles.

Colors: Cream, Graphite, Pink. Mint is a Samsung.com exclusive. The pricing policy deserves special mention. Prices for Samsung foldable smartphones in base configurations have stayed at last year’s level — noticeable increases only in the 1 TB versions. Against the backdrop of a global memory crisis, when most manufacturers are cutting specs or raising prices, this suggests that Samsung, with its own memory production, is handling the situation significantly better than its competitors.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8 — Which to Choose

Simple selection logic to help you decide:

  • Buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra if you need the maximum: S Pen, triple camera with 200 MP, large cover screen. For those who use their smartphone as a work tool.
  • Buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 if content and media matter most. A new form factor for vertical videos and widescreen viewing. Lighter and more compact than Ultra at a lower price.
  • Buy the Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want a stylish flip phone in your pocket. The lightest, fastest Flip in history, with an expanded cover screen.

All three models launch with One UI 9 on Android 17 and will receive 7 years of updates.