Samsung could introduce two book-style foldables at different prices this year. A new report puts the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $1,899 in the U.S., while the taller Fold 8 Ultra could start at $2,099.
Those reported U.S. prices are not final. Samsung is reportedly reviewing its pricing plans ahead of its next launch event, but the leak suggests that buyers may have to choose between two Fold designs separated by $200.
Samsung has scheduled Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London. The event begins at 9 a.m. EDT and will stream through Samsung's website, Newsroom and YouTube channel. Samsung says it will introduce new Galaxy devices and form factors, but it has not officially named the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra or Flip 8.
Two Fold designs target different buyers
The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be the wider phone previously called the "Galaxy Fold Wide" in leaks. The Fold 8 Ultra would retain the taller shape used by the Fold 7, making it the more conventional successor to Samsung's current flagship foldable.
That would give buyers two distinct book-style designs. The standard Fold 8 appears to prioritize a broader, more tablet-like screen, while the Ultra is expected to offer a narrower outer display, a larger battery and stronger camera hardware.
Leaks place the standard Fold 8's inner display between 7.6 and 7.8 inches, with a nearly square 4:3 aspect ratio. Its cover screen is expected to measure about 5.4 inches. The wider proportions should provide more horizontal room for websites, documents and side-by-side apps, though widescreen videos may have larger black bars than they would on the taller Ultra.
The wider Fold is also rumored to weigh 201 grams, or 14 grams less than the Fold 7. The same leak lists a 4,800 mAh battery, 45 W wired charging and a thickness of 4.5 mm when unfolded.
None of those measurements has been confirmed. Reports also disagree slightly on the exact screen sizes, but they consistently describe a shorter and wider Fold intended to feel more like a compact tablet when opened.
The Ultra's premium may come down to cameras
Both Fold models are expected to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The standard model therefore may offer the same class of processing performance as the Ultra rather than using a lower-tier chip.
The clearest hardware compromise may be its camera system. The wider Fold 8 is rumored to use 50 MP main and ultrawide cameras without a dedicated telephoto lens. The Ultra is expected to add optical zoom and use a higher-resolution main camera.
Battery capacity could provide another distinction. Reports place the wider model at 4,800 mAh and the Ultra at 5,000 mAh. Actual battery life will also depend on screen efficiency, software and how each device is used.
If the leaked prices hold, the Ultra's $200 premium would cover a more familiar tall design, a slightly larger battery and a more versatile camera system. The standard Fold would instead emphasize its shorter body and broader inner display.
The evidence is growing, but still unconfirmed
An alleged Samsung retail display photographed in South Korea on July 10 appears to show a wider Fold beside a taller book-style device and a clamshell phone. The Reddit user who supplied the photo said a store employee identified the wider phone as the Fold 8 but did not allow any hands-on access.
Samsung has not authenticated the display. The shapes, however, resemble earlier case and render leaks, adding support to reports that the company is preparing two Fold designs.
Additional marketing-style renders published July 10 show a lavender Fold with the same broad proportions. The images strengthen the case for a wide-format Fold 8, but they do not confirm the Ultra, prices or final specifications.
The U.S. pricing report traces the figures to South Korea's Seoul Economic Daily, which cites unnamed industry sources. It says the Ultra is likely to cost more than $2,000, with $2,099 under consideration, while the 256 GB Fold 8 may start at $1,899.
European leaks list the equivalent 256 GB models at €1,999 and €2,199. Those prices generally include taxes and cannot be directly converted into U.S. pricing, but the reported €200 difference supports the same two-tier structure.
Samsung is also accepting free reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices. U.S. customers who reserve and complete a preorder can receive a $30 credit toward eligible accessories or other add-ons. The credit cannot be applied to the reserved phone. Samsung is advertising up to $1,230 in total savings with a qualifying trade-in.
Samsung still has key details to confirm
The leaks provide a credible outline of Samsung's next Fold lineup, but they cannot show how either device performs in normal use. Battery life, camera quality, display crease, durability and software support will remain unknown until Samsung announces the phones and reviewers test them.
For now, the reported prices suggest a straightforward choice: a $1,899 Fold built around a wider, tablet-like screen or a $2,099 Ultra with a taller design and stronger camera hardware. Samsung's July 22 event will show whether that comparison holds.
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