Samsung launches three Galaxy Z foldables amid Apple rivalry and chip cost pressure

Samsung has introduced three fresh Galaxy Z foldable handsets, among them the compact, passport-sized Galaxy Z Fold8. The company has also raised the asking price of its top-tier Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 units by US$100 each.

The release arrives while Samsung grapples with higher memory-chip expenses and sharper rivalry from Apple, which observers broadly anticipate will launch its own foldable phone within the year. Industry analysts describe the new models as essential to Samsung’s bid to hold its leading position in foldables, even as overall worldwide smartphone sales are projected to fall. Foldable shipments, by contrast, are forecast to rise 20% in 2026.