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Samsung Launches Z Flip 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Watch 9

7/9/2026

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Samsung Unveils

Samsung will unveil its lineup at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, 2026.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 launches in Graphite and Pink for €1,299 (256 GB) or €1,499 (512 GB).
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at €1,999 and weighs about 200 g.
The Fold 8 Ultra costs €2,199, uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and includes a 200 MP main camera.
Samsung also teased the Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2 and AI features, with specs to be revealed during the livestream.

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Samsung Unveils

Samsung will unveil its lineup at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, 2026.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 launches in Graphite and Pink for €1,299 (256 GB) or €1,499 (512 GB).
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at €1,999 and weighs about 200 g.
The Fold 8 Ultra costs €2,199, uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and includes a 200 MP main camera.
Samsung also teased the Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2 and AI features, with specs to be revealed during the livestream.

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