Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Watch 9 may suffer some serious price increases — here's what we know

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If you were hoping to upgrade to the latest flagship Samsung devices without incurring extra cost, then you're sorely out of luck. New reports suggest Samsung could hike the prices of upcoming phones and smartwatches, which means this month's Galaxy Unpacked could be a rather pricey affair.This news comes from Roland Quandt at WinFuture, who shared EU pricing information for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. According to Quandt, we're looking at a price increase of at least €100 for the foldable phones, while watches are set to increase by €30 to €50.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price hikes: What you may have to pay

(Image credit: OnLeaks/AndroidHeadlines)Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 New PriceOld PriceDifferenceSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (256GB)€2,199€1,999€100Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (512GB)€2,399€2,219€180Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (1TB)€2,799€2,519€280Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (256GB)€1,299€1,199€100Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (512GB)€1499€1,319€1Quandt reports that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is set to cost €2,199 for a model with 256GB of storage — a €100 price increase from its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. However, it seems the more storage you opt for, the more the price is going to increase. The 512GB model is expected to cost €2,399, which is a €180 price increase, while the 1TB model is reportedly going to cost €2,799. That's a €280 price increase.The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to undergo the same price increases, with the 256GB model costing €1,299, while the 512GB model is expected to cost €1,499. Those represent €100 and €180 price increases, respectively.The new wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 model will supposedly rock in at €1,999 for a 256GB model, which is the same price as the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7. However, since the phone is expected to come with some compromises — the least of which are two rear cameras instead of three — that means you're likely receiving less for that money.While we don't know how these price hikes might translate to U.S. dollars, Samsung products typically go for a €1 to $1 conversion. Which means the U.S. models could end up costing anything from $100 to $280 more. That's assuming Quandt's reporting (and my own assumptions) ring true.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2: More rumored price hikes