Samsung's new foldables to launch without black colors

Samsung is reportedly planning a significant departure from traditional color options for its upcoming foldable smartphones, with new leaks suggesting the company will not offer a standard black variant for any of its three new models. The devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8, are expected to be unveiled at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22.

According to reports citing a leak from DigitalCitizen, the new foldables will share two neutral colors, Cream and Graphite, but will otherwise feature distinct, brighter palettes. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is said to be offered in Mint and Pink. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to come in Lavender and Pistachio, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may be available in Green Shadow and Violet Shadow.

If accurate, this would mark only the second time Samsung has not included a standard black color for its Galaxy Z Fold series at launch, the first being the Galaxy Z Fold 6. For the Z Flip line, Samsung has previously omitted black from main color options, offering it only as an online exclusive. The report notes that Samsung could still offer a black variant as an online exclusive for the new models, a common...