Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Z Flip 8 as a Standalone Clamshell Foldable at Galaxy Unpacked, London, July 22, 2026
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Published on 13. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Samsung officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22, 2026 (2 PM BST, London). SamMobile explicitly names the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 as headline announcements; livestream via Samsung YouTube. The Z Flip 8 is a direct iterative successor to the Z Flip 7 in clamshell form factor, expected to feature a 6.9-inch inner AMOLED, 4.1-inch cover display, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US). Starting price expected ~$1,200, with availability around early August 2026. Existing open predictions cover the Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Glasses — the Z Flip 8 is a distinct product not previously forecast.
Data basis for this prediction
- SamMobile: 'Samsung schedules July 22 Unpacked for Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, new Galaxy Watches' (Juli 2026)
- Forbes (David Phelan, 8. Juli 2026): Samsung confirms Unpacked July 22, targets August launch
- PhoneArena: Z Flip 8 Specs Roundup – 6,9 Zoll, 4,1 Zoll Cover, ~1.200 USD (Stand Juli 2026)
- Samsung: Offizielles Unpacked-Einladungsvideo bestätigt Foldables für 22. Juli 2026 (via NokiaPowerUser)
Verdict: Hit
Die Vorhersage ist vollständig eingetreten. Samsung hat das Galaxy Z Flip 8 am 22. Juli 2026 beim Galaxy Unpacked Event in London als eigenständiges Clamshell-Foldable vorgestellt (Quelle: Samsung Global Newsroom, Android Central, BGR, Engadget). Das Gerät ist der direkte Nachfolger des Z Flip 7, behält das 6,9-Zoll-Innen-Display und das 4,1-Zoll-Cover-Display bei und startet zu 1.199 USD (Vorhersage: ~1.200 USD). Verfügbarkeit ab 7. August 2026 (Vorhersage: 'ca. Anfang August'). Minimale Abweichung: In einigen Märkten kommt der Exynos 2600 statt des Snapdragon 8 Elite zum Einsatz, was aber das Kernereignis – die separate Vorstellung – nicht beeinträchtigt.
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