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- Tech Advisor reports that leaked prices for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 indicate significant increases across the foldable lineup.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is set to start at £1,149/€1,299, whereas the new Z Fold 8 wide model is priced at £1,699/€1,999, with the Ultra variant reaching £1,899/€2,199.
- These price increases also extend to Samsung’s ecosystem, affecting prices for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, which are also more costly than previous models.
While not officially confirmed, Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to occur in a few weeks, with detailed leaks of most devices anticipated to launch.
Typically, price information is revealed during the event itself. However, pricing details for the forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip phones, along with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch wearables, have been leaked by Roland Quandt.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 with its new wide form factor is rumored to start at £1,699 for the 256GB model. In Europe, it will be priced at €1,999. This is an entirely new device for Samsung, so there’s no previous model for reference.
Interestingly, this model is less expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which follows the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Ultra version costs £1,899 for the same 256GB storage or €2,199.
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This positions it as £200/€200 more than the smaller wide model and £100/€200 higher than its predecessor.
Given these prices, the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 might see better sales, as it offers something novel and distinctive.
In 2026, rising technology prices are a major topic, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is no exception. It starts at £1,149 or €1,299 for the 256GB variant, which is £100/€100 more than the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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The new Galaxy Watch models are also seeing price increases.
The Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to start at €409, €40 more than the Galaxy Watch 8 for the smaller 40mm size with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi only. There is no information about the rumored Watch 9 Classic or UK pricing.
Additionally, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is set to begin at €749, which is €50 more than the previous model.
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These are the expected announcements for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, except for the Galaxy Glasses, which are predicted to be priced between $379 and $499.
Samsung’s major event is anticipated to take place on 22 July, leaving only a short wait for the official details.
