Samsung Launches New Foldable Smartphones Amid Rising Prices and Anticipation of Apple Entry

Samsung launched its latest foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 — with increased prices due to rising memory chip costs. The launch comes ahead of an expected entry by Apple into the foldable smartphone market later in 2026.

By Arjun Kharpal · CNBC · July 22, 2026, 13:00 UTC

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