Did Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 just make its first public appearance? BTS’ J-Hope gives fans a glimpse
Follow UsSamsung is gearing up to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.
Ahead of BTS' concert in Paris, J-Hope was seen holding what appears to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
J-Hope's post offered a quick real-life look at the foldable before the launch.
Samsung is gearing up to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event next week, where the company is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. As the event approaches, Samsung has been teasing the Galaxy Z Fold 8. After recently teaming up with Spider-Man, the company has now given fans another glimpse of its upcoming foldable with the help of BTS member J-Hope. Ahead of BTS’ concert in Paris, J-Hope was seen holding what appears to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. J-Hope’s post did not reveal much about the phone. It only offered a quick real-life look at the foldable before the launch.
SurveyWe were not able to independently verify the original video because it was shared on J-Hope’s Instagram story and is no longer available. However, several users captured the clip before it disappeared. Reliable tipster @UniverseIce also shared it on X. Many media outlets were also able to capture the video.
He “legally leaked” the Galaxy Z Fold8 pic.twitter.com/OFlrxUzQXk
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) July 17, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: Date, time and how to watch
The Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event is scheduled for July 22 at 6:30 PM IST. The launch event will be streamed live on Samsung’s official website, Samsung Newsroom and the company’s YouTube channel.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Expected price in India
According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be priced between Rs 1,79,999 and Rs 1,99,999 in India. The official pricing will be announced during the Galaxy Unpacked event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Expected specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to feature a 7.6-inch foldable main display and a 5.4-inch cover display. Both screens are likely to support a 120Hz refresh rate. The foldable phone is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Furthermore, it may pack a 4,800mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
For photography, there could be a dual rear camera setup. The setup is expected to include a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, the phone is likely to equip a 10MP selfie camera on both the outer and inner displays.
