Samsung\u2019s latest Galaxy line-up is here, with new foldables and wearables bringing more flexibility and intelligence to the working day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 bring new AI capabilities, updated form factors and improvements across performance, security and usability. They\u2019re joined by the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9, with upgrades to performance, battery life and personalised health insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses, the real interest lies in how these capabilities work together, helping people get more from their devices while giving IT the security and control needed to support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a closer look at what\u2019s new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most interesting development across the new Galaxy Z series isn\u2019t simply that there\u2019s more AI. It\u2019s that AI is becoming more closely connected to what users are already doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now Nudge, for example, can recognise when a conversation is turning into a plan and suggest what to do next. Gemini Intelligence can use what\u2019s on screen or in an image as context, then help carry out actions across supported apps and services. Gemini Notebook brings notes, recordings, images, files and documents into one workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put those capabilities together and the experience starts to feel less fragmented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone preparing for a meeting could bring together notes and documents, use AI to make sense of the information and move on to the next action without repeatedly jumping between apps. A user working in the field could work from what\u2019s already on their screen rather than having to copy information into a separate AI tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That becomes particularly useful on the Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra. The Fold8 Ultra\u2019s 8-inch main display gives users enough room to work across documents, conversations and apps side by side. Split view and drag-and-drop make it easier to move information between them, while AI can help turn that information into something useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s where the form factor and software start to complement each other. The larger screen isn\u2019t just there to show more content. It gives users more room to actually work with it. For people who spend much of their day away from a desk, that could make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That ability to do more from one device runs through much of the new range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fold8 Ultra is the clearest example. Alongside its larger display, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with a 5,000 mAh battery, 45W fast charging and improved cooling to support more demanding workloads. Yet it\u2019s 4.1 mm thick when unfolded and weighs 215 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fold8 takes the same idea in a lighter direction. At 201 g, it\u2019s Samsung\u2019s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, with a 4:3 main display that gives users extra room when they need it while still working as a familiar smartphone when folded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses, the distinction between the two is useful. Someone regularly reviewing documents, multitasking and working between locations may benefit from the larger Fold8 Ultra workspace. For someone who wants more room for content and occasional multitasking without making that the centre of the experience, the lighter Fold8 may be the better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Flip8 sits at the other end of that spectrum. Its FlexWindow is designed around getting things done quickly without opening the device. Users can check information, access apps and use Gemini directly from the cover screen. That lends itself to a different kind of mobile worker: someone moving between meetings, customers or locations who needs fast access more often than they need a large workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than one form factor trying to suit everyone, the range gives businesses more scope to match devices to the way people actually work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giving AI greater access to context and the ability to act across apps is useful, but it also raises an obvious question for businesses: what happens to the information behind those experiences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samsung Knox already provides the security foundation around the device, and the new Galaxy Z series builds on that with protections designed for a more AI-driven experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Personal Data Engine allows personalised AI experiences to use information on the device, while Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection creates encrypted, app-specific environments around sensitive data. Knox Vault adds hardware-level protection underneath it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That means some of the personal information that makes AI more useful can remain protected on the device, rather than being treated like ordinary application data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s more visibility for the user too. One UI 9 introduces an AI Assistant Activity dashboard, providing a central place to see AI automations that have been carried out on the user\u2019s behalf and access the relevant assistant or settings. Enhanced Privacy Alerts can also flag potential issues, such as unnecessary attempts to access permissions in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses, these additions help address an important part of AI adoption: maintaining visibility and control as AI becomes more integrated into everyday work. Users can benefit from more personalised and connected experiences, while the data behind them remains protected.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The employee experience is only one side of enterprise mobility. The device also has to make sense for the teams deploying, securing and supporting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of Samsung\u2019s quieter updates could be particularly useful here. Moving users between platforms is one example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smart Switch now allows an iOS user to scan a QR code and transfer their data wirelessly without first installing another app. Samsung has also expanded the types of information that can move across, including passwords and passkeys, call history, accessibility settings and eSIM information, depending on the device and carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quick Share now works with AirDrop too, enabling compatible Galaxy and iOS devices to share files in both directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an organisation with a mixed estate, that matters. Switching a user from one platform to another becomes less disruptive, while choosing Galaxy for one group of employees doesn\u2019t have to create unnecessary friction when they work with colleagues using iPhones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hardware improvements matter in much the same way. Better battery life, charging, cameras and durability might not grab the headlines individually, but they help these devices stand up to the way people actually use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For teams capturing site visits, events or visual updates, the Fold8 Ultra\u2019s 200 MP main camera and 50 MP ultra-wide camera give users more capability without adding another piece of equipment. The Fold8 comes with dual 50 MP cameras, while the Flip8\u2019s foldable design makes hands-free capture easier. Features such as Dual Recording and My FanCam also make it easier to capture and reframe content directly on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same principle applies to performance. The Fold8 Ultra combines its 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging and improved cooling, helping it sustain the heavier AI and multitasking workloads its larger screen encourages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s less about individual specifications and more about making sure the device doesn\u2019t become the thing that slows someone down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 build on the wider Galaxy experience with more personalised health insights and upgrades to performance and battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch9 introduces new features including Vitals, Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load and Fitness Index, bringing together information around sleep, activity and recovery to give users a clearer picture of their health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Watch Ultra2 takes a more rugged approach. Its larger 800 mAh battery, display brightness of up to 5,000 nits and shock-resistant titanium casing make it better suited to demanding environments, while Trail Run adds more detailed tracking for outdoor activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses, the relevance will depend on the role and use case. The new health features are primarily about giving individuals better insights, while the Ultra2\u2019s improvements to battery life, visibility and durability could have more practical value for users who spend significant time working outdoors or in demanding environments.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 are available from August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at 256 GB, with 512 GB and 1 TB configurations also available. It comes in Violet Shadow, Graphite and Cream, with Green Shadow available exclusively online, and pricing starts at \u20ac1.737,21 (VAT Exclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fold8 also starts at 256 GB, with a 512 GB option available, and comes in Graphite, Cream and Lavender, alongside the online-exclusive Pistachio. Pricing starts at \u20ac1.579,21 (VAT Exclusive). For those looking for the more compact form factor, the Flip8 starts at \u20ac1.026,21 (VAT Exclusive) with 256 GB of storage, with a 512 GB configuration also available. Colour options include Graphite, Cream and Pink, plus online-exclusive Mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wearables join the range from the same date. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 comes in a 47 mm size in Titanium Silver and Titanium Gray, with pricing starting at \u20ac591,71 (VAT Exclusive). The Galaxy Watch9 is available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes, with Bluetooth models starting at \u20ac323,11 (VAT Exclusive). The 40 mm model comes in Cream and Graphite, while the 44 mm is available in Graphite and Silver, with LTE options also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Galaxy Z series devices also come with a six-month trial of Google AI Pro, including 5 TB of cloud storage, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With different form factors and capabilities across the range, the real value comes from matching the right device to the right use case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can help you identify where these devices can add the most value, define the right use cases and build them into a wider mobile strategy that works for both your teams and IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n