A European pricing leak suggests Samsung will introduce two Galaxy Z Fold 8 models, including a new Ultra version that could cost as much as €2,799 with 1TB of storage.
The reported lineup starts with a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 priced at €1,999 with 256GB. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly starts at €2,199, while the Galaxy Z Flip 8 begins at €1,299. The figures come from retailer information obtained by WinFuture and have not been confirmed by Samsung as of publication.
The most notable increases appear at higher storage capacities. Moving from 256GB to 512GB reportedly adds €200 to either Fold model, while upgrading from 256GB to 1TB adds €600.
Samsung may be preparing two Fold 8 models
The leak describes the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as a new, wider device rather than a direct replacement for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Fold 8 Ultra would retain the taller format associated with Samsung's existing flagship Fold and become its premium successor.
Some earlier reports referred to the less expensive phone as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. Neither that name nor the final product lineup has been confirmed by Samsung.
The leaked prices place the Ultra exactly €200 above the wider Fold at every matching capacity. Reports have also connected the lower price with smaller displays and the absence of a dedicated telephoto camera, although complete specifications for both phones remained unconfirmed.
That distinction will be central to the buying decision. A consistent €200 gap establishes a clear price hierarchy, but the pricing information alone does not show how much additional hardware the Ultra will include.
Storage upgrades could add as much as €600
The reported European prices break down as follows:
Galaxy Z Fold 8: €1,999 for 256GB; €2,199 for 512GB; €2,599 for 1TB
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: €2,199 for 256GB; €2,399 for 512GB; €2,799 for 1TB
Galaxy Z Flip 8: €1,299 for 256GB; €1,499 for 512GB
The Fold 8 Ultra's price increases become larger at higher capacities. Its reported 256GB price is €100 above the equivalent Fold 7 launch price. The 512GB version is €180 higher, and the 1TB model is €280 higher, according to Notebookcheck's comparison of the leaked prices.
The internal storage premiums are also increasing. Moving from 256GB to 512GB on the Fold 8 Ultra reportedly costs €200, compared with €120 for the same upgrade on the Fold 7. That represents a 67% increase in the storage surcharge.
The jump from 256GB to 1TB is €600 on both rumored Fold 8 models. Buyers cannot add a microSD card later, so anyone who stores large games, videos or offline media must choose the necessary capacity at purchase.
U.S. prices remain unknown
Comparable U.S. prices haven't surfaced as of now. European smartphone prices generally include value-added tax and do not convert directly into U.S. launch prices.
Samsung may also offer different capacities, trade-in credits or preorder incentives by market. Those promotions can lower the effective purchase price, but no Fold 8 launch offers have been announced.
The leaked figures should therefore be treated as an indication of Samsung's European pricing structure, not as a direct forecast of what the phones will cost in the United States.
The €200 Ultra premium still needs an explanation
The leak provides a detailed price ladder but leaves the differences between the two Fold models unresolved.
The most important question is whether the Ultra will include substantially better cameras, displays, battery hardware or memory configurations. Without confirmed specifications, buyers cannot determine whether the additional €200 pays for meaningful hardware upgrades or primarily marks the device as Samsung's top foldable.
WinFuture reported that Samsung planned to introduce the devices July 22. However, Samsung has not officially announced the event or confirmed the phones.
For now, the storage prices offer the clearest signal. The rumored Fold 8 lineup may begin at €1,999, but buyers seeking 512GB or 1TB could face considerably higher upgrade costs than they did with the Fold 7.
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