Samsung's New Foldable Lineup Hits Global Shelves With Slimmer Ultra Model
Published on 08/10/2026 at 23:02 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The race to make foldable phones thinner and lighter has taken another leap forward. Samsung's latest batch of mobile devices began shipping worldwide on August 10, 2026, and the company's premium tier now includes a foldable that weighs less than many traditional slab phones despite packing an 8-inch screen.
At the heart of the rollout sits the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, a device that measures just 4.1 millimeters in depth when opened. That figure represents a significant engineering achievement for a product category that has historically struggled with bulk. The handset tips the scales at 215 grams, making it the lightest Ultra-branded foldable the company has produced to date.
Photography enthusiasts get a 200-megapixel main sensor, a spec that separates the Ultra from its stablemates. To keep the large display and that high-resolution camera powered through a full day, Samsung fitted a 5,000 mAh battery. The positioning is clear: this is a device aimed at professionals who want tablet-sized real estate for documents and spreadsheets but refuse to carry two separate gadgets.
The launch isn't a one-model affair. Alongside the Ultra, consumers can now pick up the standard Galaxy Z Fold8, which shaves the weight down to 201 grams. That reduction comes with a slightly smaller power pack—4,800 mAh—but the trade-off is improved everyday handling, according to the manufacturer.
For those who prefer a clamshell-style device that folds vertically, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is also available from today. It's the featherweight of the trio at 180 grams, with a chassis depth of 6.1 millimeters. The design philosophy here leans heavily toward pocketability rather than maximum screen area.
Samsung hasn't limited the launch to phones. The company has simultaneously started selling two new wearables: the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and the Galaxy Watch9. Both are engineered to pair seamlessly with the new handsets, covering everything from health tracking to mobile connectivity.
One detail remains unresolved as the devices hit store shelves: official pricing has not been announced for every region. Industry analysts had flagged ahead of the launch that cost would likely determine whether this generation of foldables breaks into the mainstream or stays a niche product for early adopters. With the coordinated release, Samsung is betting that demand for hardware combining portability with high-end performance will keep growing.
