The Samsung Galaxy Global New Product Launch Event is set to be held in London, UK, on July 22, 2026, local time. At this event, three foldable smartphones will be unveiled: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 marks Samsung's foray into wide foldable smartphones, boasting a 7.6-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.4-inch outer display. Weighing around 201 grams, it is equipped with the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy custom chip, paired with 12GB of RAM, and offers storage options of up to 1TB.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra represents an incremental upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 7, reintroducing S Pen support. It elevates the inner display's pixel density to 500PPI, expands the battery capacity to 5000mAh, and increases wired charging power to 45W. Additionally, it features an exclusive 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, enhancing its photographic capabilities. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, a standard iterative model with a vertical fold, is powered by a customized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 mobile platform. In certain markets, it may utilize Samsung's self-developed Exynos 2600 chip, offering 12GB of RAM and two storage variants: 256GB and 512GB. The launch event will be live-streamed at 2 PM London time (9 PM Beijing time on July 22) via Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's official YouTube channel.