Chandigarh, Aug 10: Samsung’s eighth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 – along with the new wearables, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for sale across retail outlets in India starting today. Consumers can also purchase these devices on Samsung.com, Amazon and Flipkart. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 have seen strong demand from Indian consumers, with Samsung securing 271000 pre-orders in just 72 hours of their launch.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes with a large 8-inch main display and is just 4.1mm thin, making it Samsung’s slimmest Fold design yet. It comes with 200MP main camera with HDR, a new 50MP ultra-wide lens with improved Nightography to deliver greater detail in any light, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy platform, with a 45W fast-charging 5000mAh battery.
Weighing just 201g with a 4800mAh battery, Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet. The new Flex Titanium display structure reduces crease visibility and improves durability, while the main display reaches up to 3000 nits of peak brightness. Its dual 50MP camera system, Dual Recording and My FanCam features make capturing and editing content easier across different scenes. When folded, the Galaxy Z Fold8’s 10:16 cover screen is designed for tasks such as messaging, social media, web browsing and watching short-form video. When unfolded, the 4:3 main display provides a larger viewing area for games and films while reducing unused screen space for 16:9 content.
Galaxy Z Flip8 weighs just 180g and is just 6.1mm thin, making it Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Flip yet. Its 50MP camera, powered by Samsung’s ProVisual Engine, delivers detailed portraits and natural skin tones, while Flex Mode, Super Steady with Horizon Lock, FlipShot and Cover Screen Mirror support hands-free and cover-screen photography.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Samsung’s most capable smartwatch to date, combines rugged construction with specialised tracking modes for activities including trail running and diving. The new Trail Run feature measures elevation, climbing progress and terrain impact to help runners manage their pace. Nutrition Alert, a new addition to the existing Sweat Loss feature, estimates hydration needs by measuring sweat loss relative to body weight. It also adds professional diving support.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features an 800mAh battery, Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Elite platform and introduces a display capable of up to 5000 nits of peak brightness for improved visibility outdoors. The watch retains its shock-resistant titanium construction while softer, lighter bands are designed to improve comfort during continuous wear.
Galaxy Watch9 is designed as Samsung’s everyday smartwatch, with an emphasis on comfort, long battery life and continuous health tracking. The watch uses an aluminium case while retaining Samsung’s cushion-shaped design. Galaxy Watch9 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite platform and includes a 390mAh battery in the 40mm variant and a 445mAh in the 44mm variant for day-long operation. Its display reaches up to 3000 nits of brightness, making it easier to view information in bright conditions. The watch will be available in 40mm and 44mm sizes.