Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, AI eyewear, and expanded foldable lineup at Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Introduces Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra as First Ultra-Branded Foldable

Samsung used Galaxy Unpacked in London to launch six new premium devices, marking its broadest hardware refresh in years. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra represents the first time Samsung has applied its Ultra designation to a foldable smartphone, positioning it as the company's most advanced foldable yet 1

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. The device opens to an eight-inch main display while measuring just 4.1 millimeters thick when unfolded, making it the thinnest Galaxy Z Fold Samsung has ever shipped 2

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. Weighing 215 grams, the device carries a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 5,000mAh battery, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor 1

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Samsung introduced Flex Titanium technology across the foldable ecosystem, combining a titanium-alloy film with an enhanced titanium plate to reduce crease visibility and improve durability 1

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. The hinge mechanism has been reworked with refinements to folding magnets, display tension, and edge design that make unfolding feel lighter and more natural 2

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. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,099 for the 256GB model, with a one-terabyte option available at a higher price 1

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Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 Bring Redesigned Form Factors

The standard Galaxy Z Fold8 has been completely redesigned with new aspect ratios built around content consumption. Its cover screen uses a 10:16 ratio suited to scrolling and short-form video, while the main display unfolds to a 4:3 format designed for gaming and movies 1

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. Rotating the device switches to a 3:4 layout optimized for reading, giving the Fold8 three distinct viewing modes from a single screen 2

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. At 201 grams, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is the lightest Galaxy Z Fold to date, and its 4,800mAh battery supports more than 26 hours of video playback 1

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The Galaxy Z Flip8 measures just over six millimeters when unfolded and weighs 180 grams, making it Samsung's thinnest and lightest flip phone yet 1

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. Its biggest change is an expanded FlexWindow that now functions as a full app interface, letting users browse photos, reply to messages, and check AI-generated daily briefings through Now Brief without opening the device 2

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. The Flip8 is powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2600 processor rather than Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip in select regions 1

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Agentic AI and Gemini Integration Drive New Capabilities

All three foldable devices integrate agentic AI capabilities that understand user context and complete multi-step tasks autonomously. Gemini can book a hotel from a photo while the user continues using other apps, with users only needing to review and approve actions that require confirmation 2

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. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra features Gemini Notebook, which streamlines organizing meeting materials by uploading PDFs or audio recordings to generate summaries and transform them into AI-generated videos, presentation slides, podcasts, and quizzes 2

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New software features include My FanCam, which uses Galaxy AI to track a selected subject in a video and automatically reframe the footage 1

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. Agentic AI anticipates when multitasking is needed, using Now Nudge to open Multi Window at the right moment, such as suggesting adding dinner plans from a messaging app to the calendar 2

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Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 Target Different User Segments

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 targets athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with the brightest display ever put on a smartwatch, reaching 5,000 nits of brightness 1

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. Its 800mAh battery offers 35 percent more capacity than its predecessor, and it is the first Galaxy Watch powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform 1

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. A new Trail Run feature provides real-time elevation data, climbing progress, and hydration guidance based on estimated sweat loss, while EN13319 certification and 10ATM water resistance make it Samsung's first watch rated for diving 1

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The Galaxy Watch9 focuses on everyday health monitoring with upgraded sleep apnea detection backed by new FDA clearance, using an AI algorithm that categorizes breathing disruptions into three severity levels 1

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. Samsung Health has been reorganized around five pillars covering activity, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and vitals, with a new Heart Health Score combining multiple biometric signals 1

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. Both watches ship with Wear OS 7 and One UI 9 built on Android 17 1

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Intelligent Eyewear Expands Samsung's Ecosystem

Samsung unveiled AI-powered eyewear developed in partnership with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, built on the Android XR platform with a Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 processor 1

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. The intelligent eyewear features a built-in camera, speakers, and microphone, offering up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge 1

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. Gemini provides hands-free AI assistance including live translation, message summaries, and context-aware guidance based on what the wearer is looking at 1

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Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated, stated that Snapdragon powers a unified AI experience across smartphones, wearables, and intelligent eyewear, delivering experiences that are consistent, contextually aware, and increasingly autonomous 4

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. The launch highlights Samsung's strategy to strengthen its foldable ecosystem before competition in the premium market increases later this year 5

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