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Rumours about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Fold8 and new Galaxy watches

Roel29 JUNE 2026
Samsung banner for Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, with an open white box in the center.

In recent years, Samsung has launched a new Galaxy Z series and a new Galaxy smartwatch every summer. According to persistent rumours, Samsung will continue that tradition in 2026. In this article, we outline the latest (unconfirmed) rumours for you. Want to stay informed? Sign up for myMediaMarkt and be the first to receive the latest news, promotions and launches.

Which models will Samsung release in the summer of 2026?

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If we are to believe Androidplanet, new foldable phones from the Samsung Galaxy Z series will be hitting the market again in 2026. The models in question would be:

  • Samsung Z Fold8
  • Samsung Z Fold8 Ultra or Z Fold8 Wide
  • Samsung Z Flip8

According to the rumours, a larger variant of the Samsung Z Fold8 is also on the way, though it remains uncertain what it will officially be called. One source refers to it as the Z Fold8 Ultra, while another calls it the Z Fold8 Wide.

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When will the new Samsung Galaxy Z series be launched?

Blue foldable smartphones sit on an outdoor glass table, one closed with a cover display and one upright with triple cameras.

According to the most recent rumours, the new Samsung Galaxy Z series will appear in the summer of 2026. Samsung will announce the new phones during the Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July 2026 in London. This fits the fixed summer schedule that Samsung maintains for its foldables.

Which processor do the Samsung Galaxy Z smartphones get?

A hand holds a blue foldable smartphone half open, with apps visible on the screen and soft fabrics in the background.

According to rumours, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip looks a lot like its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip6. The new foldable smartphone would mainly feature a slightly larger display of 6.8 inches. In addition, the battery of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip would receive an upgrade. However, the biggest difference lies in the hinge of Samsung's new foldable phone. This would be designed in such a way that you can barely see a fold line when your phone is unfolded.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 get new AI features?

A person uses an unfolded blue smartphone like a small tablet, with widgets and notifications visible on the wide screen.

Galaxy AI is also central to the Z Fold8 and Z Flip8. Concrete rumours about brand-new AI features are still lacking, but sources expect expansions of familiar features such as Live Translate, Note Assist, Circle to Search and smart summaries. In addition, there are indications that features such as priority notifications and automatic file summaries will also come to the new foldables. These features were already available on other new Samsung smartphones, such as the Galaxy S26 series.

Will much change in the design of the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Z Fold8?

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The design of the new Galaxy Z series will not differ enormously from its predecessor. According to Androidplanet, the Z Fold8 will be slightly thinner, lighter and wider compared to the Samsung Galaxy Fold7. The new variant will also feature an improved hinge and a less visible fold line. The camera layout will be slightly more streamlined on the device. According to rumours, the differences between the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 are even smaller. This smartphone will also be slightly lighter and will feature a different camera finish.

Are the new smartphones getting major upgrades?

A woman lies on a bed with a small dog and uses a blue flip phone to take a photo or selfie in the bedroom.

The most notable upgrades are rumoured, according to sources including Androidworld, to be in the battery, the hinge, the screen finish and the chipset. The Galaxy Z Fold8 will have a larger battery and charge faster than the Galaxy Z Fold7. Sources also point to better cameras and a lighter design for this wider Fold variant. The biggest upgrade for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 lies with the processor and less so with the design.

Is Samsung also releasing a new Galaxy watch series?

Three smartwatches with different straps rest on a pale board, showing sporty and classic watch faces in warm light.

Just like in previous years, Samsung will also release 2 new Galaxy smartwatches in 2026:

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: this smartwatch offers more powerful performance, longer battery life, new health features and more AI features than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, this smartwatch gets a stronger battery and more extensive health measurements.

Frequently asked questions

What are the sources of the rumours?

  • https://www.androidplanet.nl/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8/
  • https://androidworld.nl/samsung/galaxy-z-fold-8/
  • https://techpulse.be/nieuws/500819/samsung-kiest-mogelijk-voor-exynos-en-snapdragon-chips-bij-de-galaxy-z-flip-8/
  • https://techpulse.be/nieuws/500204/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-krijgt-betere-batterij-en-lichter-design/