Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 release date is set for July 22, says new report
The company could also be bringing back the S Pen for its next foldable
đ Samsung will reportedly unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on July 22
đŹđ§ The event is expected to take place in London, opposed to New York like last year
đ± The company will also reveal the Z Fold 8 âWideâ and - more than likely - the Flip 8 on the same date
âïž Samsung could also resurrect the S Pen for the Fold 8, amidst increased competition
đ The Fold 8 is expected to be a little thicker than the Fold 7, but take on a very similar design overall
Samsung will announce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on July 22, according to a report from Korea Economic Times. The report suggests that Samsung will head to London for the launch event, opposed to New York City or Paris, like the last couple of Galaxy Fold launches. The Fold 8 will likely be unveiled alongside the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, Samsungâs answer to the iPhone Fold, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 (although it wasnât mentioned in the report).
The rumored launch date aligns with previous Galaxy Fold events. Samsung started introducing its foldable phones in July a number of years ago, well ahead of Googleâs annual Pixel launch and Appleâs iPhone launch every September. It seems that Samsung will be sticking with that timeline moving forward. Itâs also worth mentioning that the Galaxy S26âs delayed launch doesnât seem to have had an effect on Samsungâs foldable plans for 2026.
The report also hints at a potential return of a beloved Samsung Galaxy feature: S Pen support. Last year, the company got rid of it on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to keep the device as thin as possible. This year, the Fold 8 is expected to get a little thicker to fit a bigger battery, and it could make room for S Pen support as a result. The feature is expected to land on both the Fold 8 and the Fold 8 Wide, amidst rising competition in the foldable market, to help differentiate Samsungâs offerings even further.
Previous rumors indicate that Samsung wonât be doing much with the Fold 8 besides making it a bit thicker. There could be a bigger 5,000mAh battery inside, which is nice, and itâll likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. It could also get faster 45W charging and a new 50MP ultra-wide camera. After last yearâs big redesign, it makes sense that Samsung will be taking a beat and improving the phone in smaller ways.
Itâs unclear when the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will go on sale, but given that Samsung usually waits 8-10 days after announcing its phones to release them, it seems realistic that it could start shipping on or around July 31st.
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