Samsung US price leaks show modest hike for Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation foldable smartphones at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, 2026, with new leaks suggesting the U.S. pricing for the two flagship book-style models. According to industry reports, the company may implement more modest price increases than some analysts had feared.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new wider-format device previously referred to as the Z Fold Wide, is expected to start at $1,899 for a base model with 256GB of storage. The premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, positioned as the successor to last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7, is reportedly priced at $2,099 for the same storage tier. This represents a $100 increase over the Z Fold 7's starting price of $1,999. Sources indicate that Samsung is still conducting a final review of its pricing strategy ahead of the official launch, meaning these figures are not yet finalized.

The reported pricing strategy appears consistent across markets. A separate leak last week indicated European pricing would see similar increases, with the Z Fold 8 Ultra starting at 2,199 euros and the wider Z Fold 8 at 1,999 euros. Industry observers note that the relatively restrained hike for the Ultra model,...