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Samsung has officially launched its newest line-up of mobile and wearable technology—introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and Galaxy Watch9.
Packed with agentic Galaxy AI tools, refined form factors, and powerful hardware, these devices are built to elevate daily productivity, home connectivity, and personal wellness for users across Singapore.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in Violet Shadow.
A history of foldable smartphones
Samsung first pioneered the foldable smartphone market with the launch of the original Galaxy Fold in 2019, followed by the compact clamshell Galaxy Z Flip in 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 in pink
Over seven generations, Samsung’s foldable lineup has become renowned for transforming mobile productivity and self-expression, offering unique multi-window multitasking, ultra-compact form factors, and dynamic hands-free Flex Mode video capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in Titanium Silver
Then came the smartwatch
Meanwhile, Samsung’s wearable journey took off with the original Galaxy Watch in 2018. The watch series is world-renowned for its comprehensive health and biometric tracking—utilizing advanced BioActive sensor technology to monitor heart rate, sleep metrics, and overall fitness.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 in Cream, 40mm.
For buyers in Singapore looking to get their hands on these flagship products, pre-orders opened on 22 July 2026, with general local availability starting on 14 August 2026. Recommended retail prices (inclusive of GST) are as follows:
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Starts at $2,798 for 12GB + 256GB, $3,098 for 12GB + 512GB, and $3,698 for 16GB + 1TB.
- Galaxy Z Fold8: Priced at $2,498 (12GB + 256GB), $2,798 (12GB + 512GB), and $3,398 (16GB + 1TB).
- Galaxy Z Flip8: Available at $1,678 (12GB + 256GB) and $1,978 (12GB + 512GB).
- Galaxy Watch Ultra2 (47mm LTE): Priced at $988.
- Galaxy Watch9: The 40mm version costs $518 (Bluetooth) or $618 (LTE), while the 44mm variant is $568 (Bluetooth) or $668 (LTE).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Lavender.
Smart home compatibility
These new Galaxy devices are designed to seamlessly integrate with electronic appliances around the home through Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem and Galaxy AI capabilities.
Users can connect their smartphones and smartwatches to home entertainment setups like Samsung’s Vision AI TVs or portable touchscreen displays to stream media, mirror screens, or manage playback directly from the foldable cover screen.
Home appliance automation
Beyond entertainment, agentic AI features like Gemini Intelligence allow homeowners to execute multi-app automations—such as adjusting smart home settings, managing connected kitchen appliances, checking schedules, or queuing media recommendations using simple voice commands or quick taps.
For local homeowners, these devices bring practical everyday benefits tailored to busy urban lifestyles. The Galaxy Z Fold8 series provides an expansive, tablet-like display in a compact footprint, making it easy to review household documents, view interior layout plans, or multitask across work and personal apps.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 offers a hands-free FlexCam setup that can sit upright on a kitchen countertop, letting users view recipes or video chat without needing phone stands.
Health tracking
Health tracking features on the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2—such as FDA-cleared Sleep Apnea detection, nightly baseline Vitals tracking, and noise level alerts—help residents optimize their sleep quality in air-conditioned bedrooms and maintain wellness habits amidst outdoor humidity.
Additionally, with updated cross-platform compatibility like Quick Share’s integration with AirDrop and Smart Switch, sharing household photos, documents, and files between family members using different operating systems becomes effortless.