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Samsung Secures FCC Approval for Fold 8 Ultra Ahead of Launch

6/16/2026

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Samsung cleared FCC certification for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (SM-F976U) before the July 22 Unpacked event.
FCC filings also include the Galaxy Z Flip 8 (SM-F776U), four Galaxy Watch 9 models (SM-L340, SM-L345, SM-L350, SM-L355) and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (SM-L715).
Reports say the Fold 8 Ultra may have a larger battery, newer chipset, and could bring back S Pen support, while the wider-fold Fold 8 has not yet appeared in FCC listings.

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Samsung cleared FCC certification for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (SM-F976U) before the July 22 Unpacked event.
FCC filings also include the Galaxy Z Flip 8 (SM-F776U), four Galaxy Watch 9 models (SM-L340, SM-L345, SM-L350, SM-L355) and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (SM-L715).
Reports say the Fold 8 Ultra may have a larger battery, newer chipset, and could bring back S Pen support, while the wider-fold Fold 8 has not yet appeared in FCC listings.