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They could be the first phones to feature Gemini Intelligence out of the box.
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Samsung has revealed the date for the official unveiling of its next-generation foldable phones and smartwatches. Most of the specifications of the upcoming foldable phones have already leaked, along with their South Korean pricing. Now, the US pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may have leaked as well.
According to a report from SEDaily, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be priced at $1,899 for the 256GB version in the US, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could cost $2,099 for the 256GB variant.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the spiritual successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, which launched at $1,999. That means the new Ultra-branded foldable could cost $100 more, and the price increase is likely due to higher DRAM and NAND flash memory costs.
Apparently, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be the world’s first phones to ship with One UI 9.0 and Gemini Intelligence out of the box. Gemini Intelligence is Google’s next-generation AI platform, featuring an AI operating layer designed to work autonomously across a user’s devices, apps, and services.
The report claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will use a Snapdragon chipset in some regions, most likely North America. In other markets, the flip-style foldable will reportedly use an Exynos chip. Some reports also claim that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be Samsung’s last flip-style foldable phone.
According to reports and rumors, all three upcoming phones use a new hinge design and newer-generation OLED panels for a crease-less appearance.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a dual-camera setup (50MP + 50MP UW) on the rear. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could feature a triple-camera setup (200MP + 50MP UW + 10MP 3x). Both devices could have higher capacity batteries and faster wired charging than their predecessors.
Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
