Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked (London, July 22, 2026) at a US starting price above $2,000
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Published on 20. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Pre-event leaks and industry analysts point to a standalone 'Ultra' variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that goes beyond the already confirmed Fold 8 Wide (≤$1,899, open prediction). The predecessor Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra launched at $2,099. The new model with Flex Titanium hinge, upgraded camera system and expanded AI features is expected to maintain this pricing strategy. No Polymarket market; estimate based on Samsung's 2024/25 pricing strategy.
Data basis for this prediction
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Ankündigung London 22. Juli 2026 (news.samsung.com, Stand 15.07.2026)
- SamMobile: Leaks Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra mit Flex-Titan-Scharnier und erweitertem KI-System (Juli 2026)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra Einführungspreis: 2.099 USD (Samsung, 2025)
Verdict: Hit
Samsung kündigte das Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra tatsächlich am 22. Juli 2026 bei Galaxy Unpacked in London an. Der US-Einstiegspreis beträgt 2.099,99 USD – damit liegt er klar über der vorhergesagten Schwelle von 2.000 USD und entspricht exakt dem Preis des Vorgängers Z Fold 7 Ultra. Quellen: Samsung Global Newsroom (news.samsung.com), CNBC (cnbc.com/2026/07/22/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-...), Android Police (androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-live/), Eastern Herald (easternherald.com/2026/07/22/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra-launch-price/).
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