Samsung's summer Unpacked event, where it will show off its next foldable phones, is rumored to take place in London on July 22. As the date nears, leaks about the three expected models — the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — have been arriving one after another, covering colors, storage, chips, and charging. All of it is unconfirmed and precedes any official announcement, but here is a rundown of what has surfaced so far.
Three Foldables Expected at the July 22 "Unpacked"
According to multiple leakers, Samsung is expected to hold its Unpacked event in London on July 22. Alongside the three new foldables — the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch9 smartwatches are also rumored to appear. That said, neither the date nor the lineup has been confirmed by Samsung's official newsroom, so this remains pre-announcement information.
The Standout Is the Reshaped "Galaxy Z Fold8" — a Wider Screen
The model drawing the most attention in these leaks is the standard Galaxy Z Fold8. Every Galaxy Z Fold to date has used a tall, narrow shape, but the Fold8's inner display is said to move closer to a 4:3 aspect ratio, giving it a "wide" form that spreads out sideways when opened. The basic design that has carried on since the original in 2019 could change significantly here.
The spec leaks are fairly specific as well. The chip is said to be the same "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy" found in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The body is rumored to be roughly 9.7mm thick when folded and about 4.5mm when unfolded, with a weight around 200 grams. The rear cameras are reported to be a 50MP main and a 50MP ultrawide, with both the cover and inner selfie cameras at 10MP, while the battery is expected to grow to 4,800mAh. Colors are said to be Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Pistachio, with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.
A Steady Upgrade: "Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra" Moves to 45W Charging and 5,000mAh
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, meanwhile, is described as the successor to last year's Galaxy Z Fold7. It reportedly uses the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with 12GB of RAM in the base configuration and 16GB in higher tiers, and up to 1TB of storage (no microSD). The inner screen is said to be around 8.0 inches and the cover screen 6.5 inches, largely carrying over the previous generation's approach.
The improvements likely to matter most are the practical ones. Wired charging, previously capped at 25W, is said to rise to 45W, and battery capacity is reported to grow from 4,400mAh to 5,000mAh. The crease is also rumored to be shallower — modest changes, but ones that affect day-to-day satisfaction. Colors are expected to be Cream, Graphite, Green Shadow, and Violet Shadow, with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options.
"Galaxy Z Flip8" Splits Chips by Region — Snapdragon for Japan
The key point to note about the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip8 is that its chip is said to differ by region. According to the leaks, Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, and others would get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while South Korea and parts of Europe would receive Samsung's in-house "Exynos 2600." If the Japanese version indeed lands on the Snapdragon side, that bodes well for performance and power efficiency.
Beyond that, the Flip8 is reported to adopt a display with a less-visible crease and a new hinge mechanism, with weight trimmed to about 180 grams. Colors are said to be Cream, Graphite, Mint, and Pink, with 256GB and 512GB options. There are few clear leaks on pricing, so the official figures will have to wait for the event itself.
Summary
Ahead of the rumored July 22 Unpacked, a fairly concrete picture has emerged of the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The reshaped, wider Fold8, the Fold8 Ultra upgraded to 45W charging and 5,000mAh, and the Flip8 with its region-split chips each have their own highlights. Still, everything covered here is leak-stage information. The final specs, colors, prices, and release timing could change with the official announcement, so it is worth waiting for further news.
