How to Pick the Foldable That’s Right For You: A Guide to the Latest Galaxy Z Series

When shopping for a new phone, you’ve probably read reviews and watched comparison videos in search of the “best” device.

While rankings can be helpful, they can’t answer the most important question: which phone is best for me? That answer depends on personal considerations like how you prefer to work, create, and stay connected throughout your day.

Why Does Samsung Offer Multiple Foldable Form Factors?

The best foldable isn’t the same for everyone. That’s exactly why Samsung offers three distinct foldable designs with the new Galaxy Z series.

Whether you want to consolidate with a single mobile device that can power through your to-do list, a screen built for streaming and reading, or looking for something more compact and convenient, Galaxy Z series has options.

Through eight generations of refinement, Samsung understands what users want most from foldables. The new Galaxy Z series is the result of all that experience. Every device delivers in the areas users care about most: displays, reliability, portability, and performance.

Which Galaxy Z Foldable Is Right for You?

The latest Galaxy Z series offers a range of innovative foldable form factors, the compact Galaxy Z Flip8, the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold8, and the powerful Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

Deciding which is right for you ultimately depends on what you want from your smartphone experience, and how your phone fits into your life.

Choose Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want:

• Maximum portability from Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Z series device
• An experience built around self-expression and capturing the best selfies
• Everyday convenience for quick tasks without opening your phone

Choose Galaxy Z Fold8 if you’re looking for:

• A new foldable shape designed for modern content formats
• An immersive viewing experience for watching, reading, and gaming
• Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet

Choose Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra if you prioritize:

• Samsung’s top-of the line experience reserved for Ultra devices
• Multitasking on an expansive 8-inch folding main screen[1]
• Productivity and flagship performance
• The most versatile and capable camera system in the Galaxy Z series

Across the lineup, the strength of the Galaxy Z series is complemented by Galaxy’s latest mobile AI[2] experiences and software optimized for each form factor, giving you a bespoke experience built around each unique design.

The best phone for you is the one that fits your life, and Samsung Galaxy’s portfolio is designed to help you find it. From the Galaxy Z TriFold[3] introduced earlier this year to the latest Galaxy Z series, Samsung is committed to evolving its foldable portfolio to meet a wide range of needs and lifestyles.

Save up to $1,450 with eligible trade-in[4]  to use towards the latest Galaxy Z series devices on Samsung.com.

[1] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra’s Cover Screen size is 6.5” in the full rectangle and 6.5” accounting for the rounded corners. The Main Screen size is 8.0” in the full rectangle and 8.0” accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

[2] Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees.

[3] Galaxy Z TriFold is not available in Canada.

[4] Additional terms and conditions may apply. Offer valid from August 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST to August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST (“Offer Period”). Receive a trade-in promotional credit of up to $500, in addition to the trade-in value when you trade in your old Galaxy Smartphone (the “Eligible Trade-In Product”, as listed below) towards the purchase of an Eligible Galaxy Z-Series Smartphone (as listed in the table below) during the Offer Period. To qualify for the promotional credit, you must do the following during the Offer Period:

1. Complete the purchase of an Eligible Galaxy Z-Series Smartphone from a Samsung Experience Store in Canada, Samsung Shop App, or online at samsung.com/ca;

2. Trade-in your Eligible Trade-In Product; and

3. For purchases online, ship the Eligible Trade-in Product within 21 calendar days of receiving the waybill to complete the trade-in process.* For in-store purchases, your Eligible Trade-In Product must be brought to the store for trade-in at the time of purchase of the Eligible Galaxy Z-Series Smartphone.

^*For purchases made through the Samsung Shop App or online, you must apply the trade-in of the Eligible Trade-in Product at cart level using the trade-in tool, prior to checkout.