# Samsung unveils Ultra Fold and ultra-thin Z Flip 8

Samsung announced two new foldable phones: a premium Galaxy Z Fold Ultra model and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, which is notably thin and feels less like a foldable. The devices highlight Samsung’s push to refine foldable design for mainstream appeal, with the Ultra offering enhanced features and the Flip focusing on slimness.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968200/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-announced-hands-on-photos) — 2026-07-22T09:00:00-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968883/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-announced-hands-on) — 2026-07-22T09:00:00-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968682/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-flip-8-specs-features-hardware-comparison) — 2026-07-22T11:47:10-04:00
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968716/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fold-8-ultra-how-to-buy-preorder-price-release-date) — 2026-07-22T11:42:22-04:00
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/samsung-unveils-new-galaxy-z8-foldables-and-galaxy-watches-available-august-7/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:58:24 +0000
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/972387/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review) — 2026-07-29T08:22:03-04:00