Samsung Galaxy Z Fold9
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Galaxy Z Fold 9 & Fold 9 UltraRelease Date & Reports

Galaxy Z Fold9

Release date2027StageRumoredExpected price$1,899.99

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold9 has no announced price or release date, and reports from ETNews and Galaxy Club expect it in 2027. Both reports list a Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra beside it, with a Galaxy Z Flip 9 and TriFold 2. Until then, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 sells for $1,599.99 on sale (list $1,899.99), opening from a phone into a tablet.

Release dates

Good time to buy?

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is mid-run. Samsung averages 358 days between models, and it's been 100 days. The next model is rumored for 2027.

Galaxy Z Fold9 release date

378 daysexpected~147 daysOn sale Jul 25, 2025Fold7On sale Aug 7, 2026Fold8Not announcedFold920262027
ModelOn saleGap
Galaxy Z Fold9Not announced. 2027~147 days
Galaxy Z Fold8Aug 7, 2026378 days
Galaxy Z Fold7Jul 25, 2025366 days
Galaxy Z Fold6Jul 24, 2024348 days
Galaxy Z Fold5Aug 11, 2023350 days
Galaxy Z Fold4Aug 26, 2022364 days
Galaxy Z Fold3Aug 27, 2021343 days

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

Galaxy Z Fold8
$1,899.99
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
$1,899
iPhone Duo
$1,999
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2,099.99
Galaxy Z Fold9Not announced
Galaxy Z Fold9Not announced

Current list prices.

The handset as sold, without a case.

Hours of video playback, as each phone's own company reports it. A phone whose company gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.

Expected price

Galaxy Z Fold8 launched at $1899.99, and Galaxy Z Fold9 is expected at the same price.

$0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$1,980Fold2019$1,800Z Fold32021$1,800Z Fold42022$1,800Z Fold52023$1,900Z Fold62024$2,000Z Fold72025$1,900Z Fold82026$1,900Z Fold92027 · expected$0$1,000$2,000Fold2019$1,980Z Fold32021$1,800Z Fold42022$1,800Z Fold52023$1,800Z Fold62024$1,900Z Fold72025$2,000Z Fold82026$1,900Z Fold92027 · expected$1,900 expected

Quick answers

Quick answers

When could Fold9 launch?
2027 is the reported year. Samsung has not announced the Fold 9, and no month or launch date has been reported.
Is Galaxy Z Fold9 confirmed?
No. It appears in credible reporting about Samsung's 2027 flagship roadmap: 9to5Google has relayed both an ETNews lineup and a Galaxy Club report naming it. Samsung has announced nothing.
Will there be a Fold9 Ultra?
Current roadmap reporting says yes. Both the ETNews lineup and the Galaxy Club report name a Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra alongside the standard model.

Using it

How big is the screen?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: the screen measures 7.6 inches. The cover screen is 5.5 inches.
How much storage does it have?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it comes with 256GB to 1TB of storage. There are 3 sizes: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
How heavy is it?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it weighs 201g.
How good is the camera?
Reported for the Galaxy Z Fold9, not confirmed: A tipster says the next Folds keep this year's camera layouts. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it shoots on a 50MP main camera, one of 2 rear cameras. The front camera is 10MP.
What video can it shoot?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it shoots 8K at 30fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it comes in 4 finishes. Cream, Graphite, Lavender, Pistachio.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it packs 403 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it is 4.5mm thick. It is 9.7mm folded shut.
What chip is inside?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
How much memory does it have?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it has 12GB to 16GB of RAM. It varies by model.
What software does it run?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it runs Android 17 with One UI 9.
What is it made of?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it is made of Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 cover and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 rear.
Does it fold?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: yes, it opens like a book. Opens out into a tablet-sized screen.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB.

Battery and charging

How long does the battery last?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it runs 26 hours playing video.
How fast does it charge?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it charges to 63% in 30 minutes.
How big is the battery?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: the battery is 4800 mAh.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: it is rated for a dunk in still fresh water, not for showers or swimming. Its rating is IP48. It is tested deeper than one meter (about 3 feet); the exact depth varies by model. That rating is a lab test. It does not cover showers, swimming or diving.

Price and models

When will the Galaxy Z Fold9 come out?
Expected 2027. It has not been announced. Basis: reported.
What colors does it come in?
Not confirmed for the Galaxy Z Fold9. For comparison, the current Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: cream, Graphite, Lavender, Pistachio.

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When it launches

May 24, 2026 · First sign of it
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is reported as the direct Fold7 successor
SamMobile reported that Samsung planned both Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra branding, with the Ultra positioned as the direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7.
May 29, 2026 · Filed with regulators
Safety Korea listings put Fold8 Ultra into a regulatory database
SammyGuru reported that Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the companion Fold8 variant had appeared in South Korea’s Safety Korea certification database. The listings strengthened the case that the Ultra-branded device was a real shipping program rather than only a naming rumor.
Jun 2, 2026 · First sign of it
The wider Galaxy Z Fold8 is reported at just 201g
Ice Universe leaks relayed by 9to5Google described the new wide Fold8 as a 201g device, unusually light for a book-style foldable. The same wave of reporting also pointed to a 4,800mAh battery and 45W charging.
Jun 30, 2026 · Design and hardware
A detailed leak adds 4,800mAh, 12GB RAM and 4.5mm thickness
Android Authority reported a more complete specification sheet for the wide Fold8, including Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a 4,800mAh battery, 12GB of RAM and a 4.5mm unfolded thickness. The report further distinguished this model from the Fold8 Ultra.
Jul 15, 2026 · Design and hardware
A broad Fold8 Ultra spec leak details the display, cameras, battery and price
WinFuture published a detailed Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra hardware report covering the 8.0-inch inner and 6.5-inch cover displays, 200MP/50MP/10MP camera array, memory tiers, titanium display support structure and a €2,199 European starting price. It also reported a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, bringing most of the later headline hardware into one pre-launch report.
Jul 15, 2026 · Price
WinFuture leak fills in displays, cameras and €1,999 starting price
9to5Google relayed WinFuture's full specification breakdown: a 5.5-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display, dual 50MP rear cameras, 4,800mAh battery, 45W charging and €1,999 starting price. The report closely matched the final hardware.
Jul 20, 2026 · Supply chain
ETNews says Samsung is prioritizing the wide Fold8 in production
ETNews production figures relayed by 9to5Google put the wide Fold8 at 2.8 million units, ahead of the Fold8 Ultra and Flip8. The allocation suggested Samsung expected the new form factor to be the volume leader among its 2026 foldables.
Jul 22, 2026 · Announced
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Samsung formally unveiled its 2026 Galaxy Z foldable lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The announcement confirmed the product name and moved the Ultra from pre-launch reporting into an official Samsung product.
Jul 22, 2026 · Announced
Samsung unveils the redesigned Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold8 as a new form factor within the eighth-generation Galaxy Z lineup. The company confirmed the 5.5-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch main display proportions in its launch materials.
Jul 22, 2026 · Design and hardware
Launch coverage confirms 201g and the $1,899 U.S. starting price
Android Authority's launch-day report confirmed the wide, passport-style displays, 201g weight and U.S. starting price. The final launch specification aligned closely with the June and July leaks.
Jul 31, 2026 · Design and hardware
Early testing finds the Fold8 Ultra crease dramatically reduced
A 9to5Google review found that the Flex Titanium-supported inner display substantially reduced the visible crease compared with earlier Samsung foldables. The finding supplied hands-on evidence for the crease-reduction story before retail availability.
Aug 7, 2026 · Went on sale
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra goes on sale
Samsung said the new Galaxy Z series was beginning its worldwide rollout and specified that Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra sales would begin August 7 in select markets. That establishes August 7 as the retail release date for the Fold8 Ultra.
Aug 7, 2026 · Went on sale
Galaxy Z Fold8 reaches general availability
Samsung opened preorders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 and said it would go on general sale on August 7, 2026.
Aug 17, 2026 · First sign of it
ETNews reports two wide Fold projects inside a five-model 2027 lineup
ETNews reported from industry sources that Samsung had started two wide-foldable development projects for the next Galaxy Z9 generation and shared the work with suppliers. The report said Samsung’s 2027 foldable lineup was being prepared as five models, including an additional wide Fold configuration; Galaxy Z Fold9 remains unannounced.

Battery

Battery
Up to 26 h Video playback 4,800 mAh Typical dual battery
Up to 30 h Typical use, 45 h video playback
Charging
Up to 45 W wired (about 63% in 30 minutes); up to 20 W wireless; Wireless PowerShare
50% in 15 min USB-C fast charge: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a 60 W or higher adapter

Fit and build

Display
7.6 in (193 mm) Main: 7.6 in QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1848 × 2448), 403 ppi, adaptive 1–120 Hz Cover: 5.5 in WUXGA+ (1248 × 1972), 428 ppi, adaptive 1–120 Hz
6.9 in (175 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 × 1320 at 460 ppi
Rear camera
50 MP wide with OIS + 50 MP ultra-wide; 2x optical quality zoom, up to 10x digital zoom
48 MP Pro Fusion camera system; 48 MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture (f/1.48 to f/4.0), 24 mm
Front camera
Main: 10 MP (100° field of view); cover: 10 MP (85° field of view)
18 MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB
Water resistance
IP48 Water and dust resistance
6 m for 30 min · IP68 (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
Sound
Stereo support
Spatial Audio and stereo recording, four studio-quality mics
Unlock
Fingerprint sensor
Face ID, enabled by TrueDepth technology in the Center Stage front camera
Buttons
Side keys and side button
Volume up/down, Action button, Camera Control, Side button; USB-C connector
Design
Armor Aluminum frame; Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 cover; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 rear
Aluminum unibody design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Dynamic Island
No iPhone only
Yes Dynamic Island, with Always-On display
Memory
12 GB RAM with 256 GB/512 GB storage; 16 GB RAM with 1 TB storage
12 GB RAM
Video
Rear: up to 8K at 30 fps; front main/cover: up to 4K at 60 fps
4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps (Fusion Main)
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
A20 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 super cores, 4 efficiency cores), 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Dual 16-core Neural Engine
Size
Unfolded: 123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm; folded: 123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm; 201 g
78.0 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 249 g
How it folds
Folds open from a 5.5 in cover screen to a 7.6 in main screen
Not confirmed

Works with

Connectivity
5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
5G (sub-6 and mmWave), Gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with the Apple N1 wireless chip
Software
Android 17 with One UI 9
iOS 27

In the box

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Data cable
  • Ejection pin
  • Quick start guide
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • USB-C charging cable 1 m

Options and ownership

Colors
Cream, Graphite, Lavender, Pistachio
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Warranty
1 year Starts the day it arrives
1 year Starts the day you buy it
Return window
15 days Starts the day it arrives (best of these)
14 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

List price
From $1,899.99
From $1,299 (lowest of these two)
Price now
$1,899.99 Amazon · Checked Nov. 15, 2026
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.
(lowest of these two)

Same on both

Availability
Available now

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Is now a good time to buy?

Samsung says Fold 8 sales in Europe are up 45% on the Fold 7

Samsung's big foldables are outselling last year's in Europe, and searches for them spiked the week Apple showed the iPhone Duo. If you're in Europe and want one before the holidays, the Fold 8 is on sale now, while new U.S. iPhone Duo orders ship in January.

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