
New Delhi: Samsung has opened pre-orders in India for its latest foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 — bringing slimmer designs, enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and upgraded productivity features to its premium lineup.
Built on the company's seventh generation of foldable technology, the new Galaxy Z series is powered by Galaxy AI with Gemini Intelligence, allowing users to perform tasks across multiple apps more seamlessly while offering stronger privacy and security features.
Leading the range is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, priced at Rs 1,99,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, Rs 2,19,999 for the 12GB+512GB model and Rs 2,59,999 for the 16GB+1TB version. It will be available in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow, with Green Shadow offered exclusively through Samsung's online store.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at Rs 1,79,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, while the 12GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB versions are priced at Rs 1,99,999 and Rs 2,39,999, respectively. Buyers can choose from Graphite, Cream and Lavender colours, with Pistachio available as an online-exclusive option.
Samsung has priced the Galaxy Z Flip8 at Rs 1,24,999 for the 12GB+256GB model and Rs 1,44,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant. It will be offered in Graphite, Cream and Pink, while Mint will be available only online.
"The response to our foldable smartphones over the last seven generations reaffirms Samsung's leadership in a category we pioneered. Consumers are choosing Samsung foldables for their distinctive design and personalised Galaxy AI experiences that enable productivity and creativity," said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201 grams, making it Samsung's lightest Fold smartphone yet. It packs a 4,800mAh battery and features a Flex Titanium display structure designed to minimise crease visibility. The device also offers a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits and a dual 50MP rear camera setup with features such as Dual Recording and My FanCam.
With inputs from IANS