Last week, the European prices for Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones leaked. Now, pricing information for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has surfaced for South Korea. If this information is accurate, it could give us a better idea of the price changes Samsung is planning.
A report from Bloter claims that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in London, UK, on July 22, 2026. Based on information from South Korean mobile carriers, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could launch with a starting price of KRW 1,683,000 (~$1,099). The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly priced at KRW 2,278,000 (~$1,499), while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could start at KRW 2,577,000 (~$1,682).
- Galaxy Z Flip 8: KRW 1,683,000 (~$1,099)
- Galaxy Z Fold 8: KRW 2,278,000 (~$1,499)
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: KRW 2,577,000 (~$1,682)
These prices appear to be significantly lower than those leaked for Europe. It is possible that these are carrier-subsidized prices available to customers who purchase the phones with a multi-year contract.
Samsung is reportedly planning to accept pre-orders in South Korea from July 28 to August 3, 2026. Pre-order customers could start receiving their devices on August 4, while general availability is expected to begin on August 7, 2026.
- Announcement: July 22, 2026
- Pre-orders: July 28 to August 3, 2026
- Pre-order deliveries: August 4, 2026
- General availability: August 7, 2026
Based on this information, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could cost KRW 197,700 (~$130) more than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at launch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8, on the other hand, appears to be KRW 101,300 (~$70) cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s launch price in South Korea. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could cost KRW 198,000 (~$130) more than the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Prices of DRAM and NAND flash chips have increased severalfold over the past year. The share of memory chip costs in an $800 smartphone was around 14% in the first quarter of 2025, but that figure has risen to 40% in the third quarter of 2026.
As a result, smartphone brands have little choice but to pass those higher component costs on to consumers.
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