Can Samsung Outmaneuver Apple’s Cool Factor? We May Soon Find Out
The wider foldable is expected to use a 5.5-inch cover screen, a 7.6-inch inner display and Samsung’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Samsung debuted the Galaxy Z Fold 8 during its annual Galaxy Unpacked event in London, featuring a wider, shorter form factor designed for general media consumption like reading and watching videos.
- Incorporating a Flex Titanium layer, the device offers enhanced durability and reduced display creases while featuring a 7.6-inch inner screen, 5.5-inch cover display, and dual 50MP cameras at just 201g .
- Pricing for the new series starts at $1,199 for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, while the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra begins at roughly $2,100. The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs $1,899, a $100 reduction from last year.
- Samsung aims to solidify its foldable market leadership before Apple's expected debut of a foldable device in September. Industry forecasts predict foldable phone shipments will grow 21% annually in 2026, driven by increased consumer demand and competition.
- Samsung's new phones integrate Google's Gemini Notebook app, enabling users to analyze documents and manage tasks across applications. This shift toward broader productivity features positions foldables to appeal beyond early adopters to mainstream consumers seeking versatile devices.
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Samsung just fixed the foldable phone — now Apple can make it cool
Having just watched the Samsung Unpacked event, I think the Korean company has just fixed every major problem that existed with foldable phones. They’re now thinner, wider and more normal-looking, and yet even at the point where most of the kinks have been ironed out… I still find them a bit uncool. There’s still something about unfolding a phone in 2026 that feels unnecessary and a bit like a throwback from the 90s. It takes something that has …
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Hands Apple the Playbook for Its First Foldable
Samsung just unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold 8. The device looks polished. It feels more refined than its predecessors. Yet the launch carries an unintended consequence. It hands Apple a clear template for the foldable iPhone expected this September. The timing could not be more pointed. Samsung staged its Unpacked event this week and put the Z Fold 8 front and center. Early reviews praise the squat book-style design. The inner display now stretches …
The nearly decades-long battle between Apple and Samsung over smartphone dominance could soon enter a new phase.
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