Pre-order just opened: Here’s how to get your hands on Samsung’s latest smartphones before everyone else
Australia has just woken up to the biggest announcement in the tech world: Samsung has added three new foldable phones to its already impressive line-up.
Featuring the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 — all are sleek, ultra-thin and built with productivity in mind.
So whether you’re reading e-books, scrolling on social media or watching videos, expect a much more immersive experience.
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If you’re usually first in line to get your hands on Samsung’s new tech arrivals, pre-order has officially opened, with a huge range of offers and bundle deals to take advantage of.
Running from July 22 to August 13 at 11:59pm AEST, you could save some serious cash by trading in an old device, or even bundle in new watches, buds or accessories for up to 30 per cent off.
But as always, it’s first in, best dressed.
The first 72 hours are the best time to save when pre-ordering a Galaxy Z Flip8, Fold8 or Fold8 Ultra, with up to $650 in bonus trade-in value available.
These are the deals up for grabs (and the discount codes required) when pre-ordering a Galaxy Z Flip8, Fold8 or Fold8 Ultra.
Trade in: Up to $870 trade-in value, plus up to $150 bonus trade-in value.
Bundle: $50 Eco-Voucher using the code UNFOLD2026, which can be used towards the purchase of an eligible Galaxy product during the pre-order period. Samsung is boosting the value of that Eco-Voucher to $150 for the first 72 hours of pre-order.
Upgrade: Score $200 off the Fold8 with a 1TB storage upgrade using the code LS-FOLD8.
Checkout: When checking out with PayPal, take a further $150 off an eligible order.
Galaxy Z Fold8, from $2,699
Arguably Samsung’s most exciting arrival to date, the Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in their favourite content.
Offering a brand-new take on the traditional smartphone, this newly launched model ditches the traditional 9:16 screen ratio for a passport-style shape that fits in your pocket.
When opened up, the internal screen is a massive 4:3 display with a small hole for the front-facing camera, while the frame is built from a specialised titanium alloy that improves durability without compromising on size and weight.
The battery capacity is bigger than ever with new silicon carbon tech that fits more juice into a smaller package.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is incredibly light, with 3,000 nits of brightness, impressive dual 50MP cameras and the built-in Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor.
It’s pocketable, easy to use, and great for anyone who wants more from a screen — without carrying a second device.
Galaxy Z Flip8, $1,949
For those who love the look and feel of a flip phone, the Galaxy Z Flip8 offers the classic flip design, with plenty of modern updates, including a revamped camera.
Offering a flip selfie experience using a 50MP camera, the ProVisual Engine promises fun, quick pics whenever you’re on the move.
It also comes complete with a Camcorder Grip and Zoom Rocker, which provides a more comfortable and stable hold when filming outdoors or in temperamental weather conditions.
It’s lighter and thinner too, weighing just 180g, yet it feels much more like a traditional smartphone than an old-school flip phone. Even the frame has also been refined to ensure it’s easy to open.
For anyone on the hunt for a flip phone in 2026, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is pretty hard to beat.
Galaxy Fold8 Ultra, from $2,999
For those who put their current phone through its paces, swiping between endless tabs or even using a second phone, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra proves that you can do it all on one device.
Built with productivity in mind, it’s Samsung’s thinnest phone to date, weighing just 215g.
Designed with multitasking in mind, it has an 8-inch display that folds out to give an tablet-like experience, with crystal-clear viewing that makes reading and watching a breeze.
Featuring the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor as the Fold8, it enables users to switch between apps and work on a larger, more detailed screen.
It’s worth noting that the three cameras are the same as Samsung’s flagship models so you can expect high-quality images each and every time.
Essentially, if you’re a power-user on the hunt for a foldable phone with all the bells and whistles, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is guaranteed to become a reliable companion, helping you work harder and faster.
