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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 receive FCC approval
The devices cleared U.S. regulatory review ahead of a planned July 22, 2026 Unpacked event in London. Three foldables are scheduled for simultaneous summer launch.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Watch 9 received regulatory approval from the FCC. The filings confirm device names and wireless capabilities including 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. U.S. Rollout. The certification indicates Samsung has finalized hardware ahead of the July 22, 2026 Unpacked event scheduled for London.
Three foldable devices are scheduled to launch in summer 2026. The same statement said major design changes to wireless components after this point are unlikely.
1mm thick when unfolded. It weighs 215g and will not include a privacy screen. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide weighs 201g, has a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging, and features a 50MP main camera.
6-inch inner screen. It uses 60μm ultra-thin glass on its inner display, compared with 45μm on the Z Fold 7.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series will launch with One UI 9 and Gemini Intelligence. July 22, 2026 is the first time Samsung and Google’s full AI suite ships on new hardware. Samsung Display demonstrated a crease-free panel for foldable phones at CES 2026.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to be priced at $2,100. A recent leak from tipster Lanzuk on the Naver Blog says a price increase is confirmed, although it does not specify storage models.
