Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Launch timeline, price in India, camera, battery and all other leaks

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be unveiled in the second week of July.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

The phone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup, led by a 200MP primary camera.

After launching its flagship Galaxy S26 series smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is now reportedly shifting its focus to its next generation of foldable devices. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in July this year. According to leaks, the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 could bring several notable improvements over its predecessor. Here’s a look at everything that we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, including its expected launch timeline, specifications and possible pricing.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Launch timeline and price in India (Expected)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be unveiled in the second week of July, with rumours hinting at July 8 or July 9. The foldable device could be available for purchase about two weeks after the announcement.

As far as the pricing is concerned, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage base variant is rumoured to be priced at around Rs 1,74,999 in India. The 512GB variant is expected to cost around Rs 1,86,999. Meanwhile, the top 1TB variant is said to be priced at around Rs 2,16,999.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Specifications and features (Expected)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to sport an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch outer screen. Both screens are rumoured to support a 120Hz refresh rate. Performance-wise, the book-style foldable handset is said to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Furthermore, it could be backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which would be an upgrade over the 4,400mAh battery found in the current model. Faster 45W wired charging support is also expected.

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In terms of optics, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumoured to equip a rear camera setup on the back, which may include a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens with a 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, the device is rumoured to house a 10MP front-facing camera.

It’s important to note that all these details about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 are based on leaks and rumours. So, I suggest you to take them with a pinch of salt.