The topic Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup could cost hundreds more this year is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Samsung’s next generation of foldable smartphones may arrive with significantly higher price tags than their predecessors. according to the data information shared by Roland Quandt of WinFuture, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the Galaxy Watch 9 lineup are all expected to see price increases in Europe when they are unveiled later this month.
While flagship smartphones have steadily become more expensive over the past few years, the leaked pricing suggests Samsung could be taking another sizeable step upward, particularly for buyers opting for higher storage variants.
Samsung is expected to announce its new foldables at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, but retailer information obtained by Roland Quandt and WinFuture has already revealed what European buyers may have to pay. The most expensive device in the lineup will reportedly be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, replacing last year’s standard flagship Fold as Samsung’s top-tier foldable. The base 256GB model is tipped to cost €2,199 (approximately US$2,507), representing a €100 (US$114) increase over its predecessor.
The price hikes become much steeper with larger storage options. The 512GB version is expected to retail for €2,399 (approximately US$2,735), up €180 (US$205), while the 1TB model could reach €2,799 (approximately US$3,191), marking a substantial €280 (US$319) increase. Samsung’s clamshell foldable is also expected to become more expensive. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to start at €1,299 (approximately US$1,481) for 256GB storage, while the 512GB model could cost €1,499 (approximately US$1,709), reflecting increases of €100 (US$114) and €180 (US$205), respectively.
The biggest surprise is the arrival of the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to debut as a wider foldable positioned below the Ultra model. according to the data the leak, it will start at €1,999 for 256GB, while the 512GB and 1TB variants are expected to cost €2,199 and €2,599, respectively. Unlike the Ultra, the regular Fold is expected to make compromises in areas such as the camera system, including the omission of a dedicated zoom camera.
Samsung’s smartwatch lineup may also see higher prices. The Galaxy Watch 9 is tipped to start at €409 for the 40mm Bluetooth version, with LTE models commanding an additional premium. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could launch at €749, around €50 higher than its predecessor.
If the leak proves accurate, Samsung’s strategy appears to be clear: position its foldables and wearables even further into premium territory. For consumers, however, that could make the buying decision more difficult, especially as competitors such as Google, Honor, OnePlus, and Vivo continue to push foldable hardware while keeping prices relatively competitive.
None of these prices have been officially confirmed by Samsung, and regional pricing could differ when the devices launch globally. Even so, with just weeks remaining before Galaxy Unpacked, the leak provides one of the clearest indications yet that Samsung’s newest foldables may also become its most expensive.