Samsung always opens reservations just a couple of weeks before announcing a new phone to drive hype. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is no different, as a leak suggests the reservation program starts tomorrow.
According to a post from @yabhishekhd on Twitter/X, Samsung is expected to open up a reservation program for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, as well as the two smartwatches we expect to see – the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Samsung will open pre-reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Watch on July 8.The official Galaxy Unpacked launch event will take place in London on July 22, where Samsung will unveil its next generation of foldables and wearables.— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) July 7, 2026
The leak offers very little in terms of user benefits. That’s the driving force for these programs when Samsung rolls them out before a big launch. In the past, we’ve seen $50 credits and raffles for $5,000 rewards offered to users if they provide an email when signing up. But those details don’t often get announced until the day of.
It’s also unclear how Samsung plans to approach trade-in pricing, since that’s baked into the reservation offers. With recent reports saying the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be more expensive than its true predecessor, while the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra series both go up, it’s unknown whether Samsung will offer similar discounts with a trade-in.
