Samsung’s eighth-generation foldables are on sale in the UAE from 7 August 2026. This page tracks official UAE pricing for every storage variant, the full spec sheets, current launch offers and where to buy — updated as prices and offers move.
UAE prices for the Galaxy Z Fold8 series
| Model | Storage | UAE price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | 256GB | AED 7,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | 512GB | AED 8,799 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | 1TB | AED 10,399 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | 256GB | AED 7,199 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | 512GB | AED 7,999 |
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | 1TB | AED 9,599 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | 256GB | AED 4,699 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | 512GB | AED 5,499 |
Those are Samsung Gulf’s official recommended prices. Retailer prices move, so the blocks below show the current best offer we can find for each model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Where to buy · Prices checked July 31, 2026
Samsung UAE AED 7,999 View Virgin Megastore AED 7,999 ViewHow the three foldables compare
Specifications compared
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Fold8 vs Flip8
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | |||
| Dimensions | Folded: 72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm · Unfolded: 143.2 × 158.4 × 4.1 mm | Folded: 81.9 × 123.9 × 9.7 mm · Unfolded: 161.4 × 123.9 × 4.5 mm | Folded: 75.4 × 85.7 × 13.1 mm · Unfolded: 75.4 × 166.9 × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 201 g | 180 g |
| Colours | Violet Shadow · Graphite · Cream | Graphite · Cream · Lavender · Pistachio (Samsung.com exclusive) | Graphite · Cream · Pink · Mint (Samsung.com exclusive) |
| Display | |||
| Display size | 8 in | 7.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Display Type | 8.0″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2504 × 2256, LTPO 1–120 Hz, Flex Titanium | 7.6″ QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1848 × 2448, 403 ppi, 1–120 Hz, Flex Titanium | 6.9″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 × 2520, 400 ppi, 1–120 Hz |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover Display Size | 6.5 in | 5.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Cover Display Type | 6.5″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 × 2520, LTPO 1–120 Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 | 5.5″ WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1248 × 1972, 428 ppi, 1–120 Hz | 4.1″ Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 948 × 1048, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz |
| Cover Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Camera | |||
| Cameras | Main: 200 MP f/1.7 OIS · Ultrawide: 50 MP f/1.9 · Telephoto: 10 MP f/2.4 OIS 3× · Inner selfie: 10 MP f/2.2 · Cover selfie: 10 MP f/2.2 | Main: 50 MP f/1.8 OIS · Ultrawide: 50 MP f/1.9 · Inner selfie: 10 MP f/2.2 · Cover selfie: 10 MP f/2.2 | Main: 50 MP f/1.8 OIS · Ultrawide: 12 MP f/2.2 · Selfie: 10 MP f/2.2 |
| Hardware | |||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | |||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (dual 2,500 mAh cells), silicon–carbon | 4,800 mAh (typical), dual cell | 4,300 mAh (typical), dual cell |
| Charging | 45 W wired · 20 W wireless · 4.5 W reverse wireless | 45 W wired · 20 W wireless · Wireless PowerShare | 25 W wired · 15 W wireless · Wireless PowerShare |
The short version of that table: the Fold8 Ultra is the productivity device, with an 8-inch main screen, a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 5,000mAh battery. The standard Fold8 trades screen height for a wider 4:3 panel that suits video and reading, drops to dual 50MP cameras and 4,800mAh, and is the lightest Fold Samsung has made at 201g. The Flip8 is the pocketable one — 180g, 6.1mm unfolded, a 4.1-inch FlexWindow that now runs apps, and Samsung’s Exynos 2600 rather than the Snapdragon in both Folds.
Both Folds are rated IP48. That covers immersion in fresh water, but dust protection is partial — a real consideration in this part of the world.
Full specifications
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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Galaxy Z Fold8
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Galaxy Z Flip8
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Launch offers in the UAE
Samsung’s launch promotion ran alongside pre-orders from 22 July to 6 August 2026:
- Storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB for AED 400 on the Flip8, Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra
- Storage upgrade from 512GB to 1TB for AED 800 on both Folds
- Up to AED 3,737 in Samsung Trade-In credit on Galaxy Z devices, up to AED 1,915 on the Flip8
- AED 200 as an eVoucher or extra trade-in credit on 256GB models
- Bundled TOD Sports, OSN+, Samsung Entertainer and six months of Google AI Pro
- Up to AED 1,000 off first purchases with select bank cards or Samsung Wallet
Offers after 6 August vary by retailer. We check the price blocks above regularly.
Which Galaxy foldable should you buy?
Buy the Fold8 Ultra if you work on your phone: two full apps side by side, documents, spreadsheets, and the best camera system in the range.
Buy the Fold8 if you mostly read, watch and game. The 4:3 main display cuts the letterboxing that made video awkward on earlier Folds, and at AED 7,199 it is AED 800 cheaper than the Ultra. Note the overlap — AED 7,999 buys either a 256GB Ultra or a 512GB Fold8.
Buy the Flip8 if pocketability matters more than capability. At AED 4,699 it is the cheapest way into a Samsung foldable, though the standard Fold8 is a far more capable device for AED 2,500 more.
Where to buy in the UAE
Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and authorised retailers including Amazon.ae, Virgin Megastore and Sharaf DG, plus contract plans from the local operators. Prices at third-party retailers can drop below Samsung’s RRP within weeks of launch, which the price blocks above will reflect.
FAQ
When did the Galaxy Z Fold8 series go on sale in the UAE?
General availability began on 7 August 2026, after a pre-order window that ran from 22 July to 6 August.
What is the difference between the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Fold8 Ultra?
The Ultra is taller and narrower with an 8-inch main screen, a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto and a 5,000mAh battery. The standard Fold8 is shorter, wider and lighter, with a 7.6-inch 4:3 main screen, dual 50MP cameras and a 4,800mAh battery.
Does the Galaxy Z Flip8 use the same chip as the Folds?
No. Samsung’s spec sheet lists the Exynos 2600 for the Flip8, while both Folds use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.
Are the Galaxy Z Fold8 phones dust resistant?
Only partially. All three are IP48 rated, which covers water immersion but not full dust protection.
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