The “Future of Foldables” Has Arrived: Galaxy Z Fold8 Earns Record Recognition Ahead of UK Launch

Ahead of Galaxy Z Fold8 officially going on sale in the UK on Friday 7 August, Samsung’s latest foldable generation is already receiving widespread recognition from leading technology publications and consumers alike.

The Galaxy Z Series has become Samsung’s most awarded foldable series yet^[1], with Galaxy Z Fold8 receiving the highest number of five-star reviews for a Galaxy foldable to date^[2]. The recognition comes alongside strong consumer demand, with UK pre-orders for the new Galaxy Z Series increasing by 21% year on year. Already, pre-orders have surpassed those of any previous Galaxy foldable generation, with Galaxy Z Fold8 accounting for almost 40% of total pre-orders.

Among the strongest endorsements came from UK technology publication T3^[3], which awarded Galaxy Z Fold8 its prestigious 5-Star Platinum Award and said the device “represents the future of foldables”. The publication praised Samsung’s latest innovation as “a landmark step towards folding phones’ wider acceptance”, adding that the new form factor “transforms the foldable experience for the better and sets a new bar.”

The positive reception has been echoed across the UK technology media landscape, with reviewers recognising Galaxy Z Fold8’s refined design, versatile display experience and performance. Stuff^[4] described Galaxy Z Fold8 as “arguably the most exciting new Samsung device in years”, praising its redesigned form factor and noting that using the device had convinced the reviewer that “wide foldables are the future”.

As Galaxy Z Fold8 arrives in stores across the UK this Friday, one thing is already clear. From five-star reviews to record recognition across the Galaxy Z Series, Samsung’s latest foldable is helping define the next generation of smartphones – showing that the future of foldables is truly here.

It is also now easier than ever for non-Samsung users to switch to Galaxy. From your favourite apps to years of group chats and photos, Smart Switch^[5] moves it all over smoothly to Galaxy, no cables or additional apps needed.

Pricing and availability

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (RRP)

• 256GB – £1,899.00
• 512GB – £2,069.00
• 1TB – £2,409.00

Galaxy Z Fold8 (RRP)

• 256GB – £1,699.00
• 512GB – £1,869.00
• 1TB – £2,209.00

Galaxy Z Flip8 (RRP)

• 256GB – £1,149.00
• 512GB – £1,319.00

For more information about the new Galaxy Z series, please visit our newsroom at news.samsung.com/uk/ or samsung.com/uk/.

[1] Based on Samsung internal tracking of verified media awards and accolades for Galaxy Z Series. Recognised awards included in the following publications: GQ, Stuff, T3, Trusted Reviews, Tom’s Guide, Tech Advisor.

[2] Based on Samsung internal tracking of five-star reviews awarded to Galaxy foldable smartphones. Recognised five-stars included in the following publications: T3, London Standard, The Sun, Daily Express.

[3] https://www.t3.com/tech/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-review.

[4] https://www.stuff.tv/review/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-review.

[5] Wired transfers from iOS require the receiving device to have Android™ 17 or later and One UI 9 or later, and the second device to have iOS 26.6 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 17 or later and One UI 9 or later, and the sending device must have iOS 26.6 or later. Availability of eSIM transfer may vary by carrier.