Samsung has launched a wide new Galaxy line-up in Thailand, led by AI-powered foldable phones, smarter watches and its first intelligent eyewear, as the company tries to make everyday devices more useful for people juggling work, health, travel and the eternal mystery of Bangkok traffic. Unveiled in London, the new range includes the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, all built around Galaxy AI. Samsung is pitching the devices as practical companions for people who want to write emails, edit photos, translate signs and pretend they are not doom-scrolling during dinner.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra sits at the top of the range. It brings Samsung's Ultra badge to a foldable phone, with an 8-inch main display, a slim 4.1mm body when unfolded, a weight of 215 grammes, a 200-megapixel main camera and a 5,000mAh battery. It is a phone that opens like a small tablet and has enough camera power to show every pore, wrinkle and suspiciously expensive iced latte.
For those who want something slightly easier to carry, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung's lightest Galaxy Z Fold so far, weighing 201 grammes, according to Samsung Thailand's product page. That makes it 14 grammes lighter than last year's Z Fold7, which may not sound much until you realise people in Bangkok already carry a phone, keys, wallet, power bank, umbrella, reusable cup and emotional damage from waiting for a taxi in the rain.
