Samsung has announced a record-breaking response for its latest foldable smartphones in India. The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 have collectively crossed 271,000 pre-orders within just 72 hours of their launch, making them Samsung’s fastest-selling foldable smartphones in the country.
The impressive milestone highlights the rapid adoption of foldable technology among Indian consumers. Samsung also revealed that 45% of all pre-orders came from Tier 2 cities and smaller towns, indicating that premium foldable smartphones are gaining popularity well beyond metropolitan markets.
Customers can pre-order the new Galaxy Z series with an industry-first 30-month, zero down payment, no-cost EMI option, making Samsung’s flagship foldables more accessible to buyers across India.
📱 Samsung Galaxy Z Series at a Glance
| 📌 Device | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | ₹1,99,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | ₹1,79,999 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | ₹1,24,999 |
| 📊 Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-orders | Over 271,000 in 72 hours |
| Launch Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Tier 2 & Smaller Cities | 45% of total pre-orders |
| EMI Offer | 30-Month Zero Down Payment No-Cost EMI |
🚀 Fastest Ever Foldable Launch in India
Samsung said the eighth-generation Galaxy Z lineup achieved in 72 hours what took the previous generation nearly 15 days to accomplish.
The company believes the overwhelming response reflects growing consumer confidence in foldable smartphones and expects the Galaxy Z Fold8 series to match the strong performance of the Galaxy S26 lineup launched earlier this year.
According to JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, the latest Galaxy Z devices combine advanced Galaxy AI experiences with “Made in India” manufacturing and strong Indian R&D support, helping meet the evolving expectations of Indian consumers.
📖 Galaxy Z Fold8 – Built for Discovery
The Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces several improvements aimed at entertainment and productivity.
📱 Key Highlights
- ⚖️ Weighs only 201 grams, making it Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold.
- 📺 Features a 10:16 cover display for a familiar smartphone experience.
- 🖥️ Large 4:3 foldable main display for multitasking, reading and entertainment.
- ☀️ Up to 3000 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster.
- 🔋 4800mAh battery.
- ⚡ Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
- 🛡️ New Flex Titanium display structure for improved durability and reduced crease visibility.
📷 Camera Features
Galaxy Z Fold8 includes:
- 📸 Dual 50MP cameras
- 🎥 Dual Recording for simultaneous front and rear capture
- 🤳 My FanCam with automatic subject tracking
- 🌄 Enhanced imaging for photography and video creation
💼 Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra – The Ultimate Foldable
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra brings Samsung’s premium Ultra experience to foldable smartphones.
⭐ Major Features
- 📺 Massive 8-inch foldable display
- 📏 Slim 4.1mm unfolded design
- ⚖️ Weight: 215 grams
- 📷 200MP primary camera
- 📸 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 🌙 Enhanced Nightography
- 🎥 8K video recording with APV Codec and Cine LUT support
- 🔋 5000mAh battery
- ⚡ New dual-path 45W fast charging
- ❄️ Larger graphite cooling system
- 🚀 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Designed for professionals, creators, and power users, the Fold8 Ultra focuses on productivity, AI workflows, and advanced content creation.
📱 Galaxy Z Flip8 – AI in Your Pocket
Samsung’s latest Flip model is its lightest and slimmest Flip smartphone to date.
📲 Features
- 🤖 AI-powered FlexWindow
- 📰 Now Brief personalised updates
- 💬 Gemini Intelligence without unfolding the phone
- 🎤 Voice-powered AI actions
- 📷 50MP camera
- 🎥 Flex Mode hands-free photography
- 📹 Camcorder Grip with Zoom Rocker
- 📸 Super Steady
- 🤳 FlipShot
- 🪞 Mirror View
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is aimed at users who prefer a compact premium smartphone with AI-first features and enhanced camera capabilities.
🤖 Galaxy AI Optimised for Foldables
Samsung has introduced several new Galaxy AI experiences designed specifically for foldable devices.
✨ AI Features
- 📰 Now Brief
- 💡 Now Nudge
- 🤖 Gemini Intelligence
- 📒 Gemini Notebook
- 📝 AI-generated summaries
- 📂 AI workspace for notes, recordings and files
Galaxy AI also integrates with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, offering connected experiences across Samsung devices.
🔒 Enhanced Privacy and Security
Samsung continues to strengthen AI privacy with its Knox security platform.
Security features include:
- 🔐 Samsung Knox
- 🛡️ Knox Vault
- 🔒 Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection
- 📁 Personal Data Engine
- 👁️ AI Assistant Activity Dashboard
- 🚨 Privacy Alerts
- ⚙️ One UI 9 AI transparency features
These additions provide users with greater control over AI-generated content and how personal information is processed.
💳 Pricing and Offers
| 📱 Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | ₹1,99,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | ₹1,79,999 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | ₹1,24,999 |
Samsung is also offering an industry-first 30-month, zero down payment, no-cost EMI option on all three foldable smartphones, making premium devices easier to purchase.
📈 Foldables Continue to Gain Momentum
The record-breaking pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 demonstrate the increasing popularity of foldable smartphones in India. With nearly half of all orders coming from Tier 2 and smaller cities, Samsung believes foldables are moving beyond niche premium devices into the mainstream smartphone market.
The combination of improved durability, advanced Galaxy AI features, flagship cameras, and flexible financing options positions the Galaxy Z series as one of Samsung’s strongest premium smartphone launches in India to date.
