What phones are in Samsung's new Galaxy Z lineup in Korea?

Samsung's new lineup consists of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The company said the Fold 8 accounted for about 70 percent of all preorders.

Why is Samsung's new Galaxy Z launch drawing so much attention in Korea?

Samsung said preorders reached a record 1.44 million units, the highest ever for a Galaxy smartphone series. The company also said younger buyers made up half of the orders and female customers more than doubled from the previous foldable lineup.

Where will Samsung sell the new Galaxy Z foldables after Korea?

After the Korea launch, Samsung plans to roll out the Galaxy Z lineup in more than 100 countries. The company named the United States, Britain, India and Japan among the markets that will follow.

Samsung to launch 3 Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in Korea on Friday

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Summary

Samsung Electronics will launch three Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in Korea on Friday after record preorders, the company said Thursday. The lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Samsung said preorder demand reached 1.44 million units, with the Fold 8 taking about 70 percent. The devices will later roll out to more than 100 countries.

Key Facts

Samsung said preorder sales for the new Galaxy Z lineup reached 1.44 million units, the highest-ever figure for a Galaxy smartphone series.
Customers in their teens, 20s and 30s accounted for half of all preorders.
Female customers more than doubled compared with the previous Galaxy foldable lineup.
Following its Korea debut, the Galaxy Z lineup will be released in more than 100 countries, including the United States, Britain, India and Japan.

By Yonhap

Published Aug 6, 2026 10:09 am KST

Samsung's new lineup of Galaxy Z foldable smartphones / Courtesy of Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup in Korea later this week, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

The new devices will debut on Friday after preorders reached a record 1.44 million units, the highest-ever figure for a Galaxy smartphone series, the Korean tech giant said.

Samsung Electronics said customers in their teens, 20s and 30s accounted for half of all preorders, while the number of female customers more than doubled from the previous Galaxy foldable lineup.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring Samsung's new foldable form factor, accounted for about 70 percent of all preorders.

Powered by Alphabet's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI), the new lineup is designed to cater to different user needs and lifestyles, while delivering more personalized AI features and experiences.

Following its debut in Korea, the new Galaxy Z lineup will be rolled out in more than 100 countries, including the United States, Britain, India and Japan.

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