Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 last week, with South African pricing starting at R32,000 for the entry-level Galaxy Z Fold 8 and approximately R35,400 for the larger Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Higher-storage configurations include the 512GB version of the standard Fold 8 at R40,999 and the 512GB Fold 8 Ultra at R50,999. The 6-inch Fold 8 weighs 201g, while the 8-inch Fold 8 Ultra weighs 215g. Both models start with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, delivering nearly identical performance and display quality. Pre-orders open on August 12, with general availability in South Africa starting August 13. Global shortages of RAM, unified memory, and storage—fuelled by the insatiable demands of AI workflows—continue to drive up component costs.