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Galaxy Z Fold 8 shows up on video as BTS joins Samsung's hype train
BTS member J-Hope recently gave fans a glimpse of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on social media, just before the band’s concert in Paris. In the video, he is seen holding the foldable phone, which is expected to feature a 7.6-inch QHD+ display, a 5.5-inch cover screen, and a battery capacity of 4,800mAh. Launched during an event on July 22 in London, the foldable is projected to start at $1,899, with various storage options including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB available upon release. The build-up to the launch is fueled by leaks revealing what fans can expect.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 06:40 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- BTS member J-Hope teases Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a social media video
- Device to feature a 7.6-inch QHD+ primary display
- Expectations for a 5.5-inch QHD+ cover display
- Scheduled launch event on July 22 in London
- Rumored starting price of $1,899
Interesting facts
- Galaxy Z Fold 8's launch coincides with BTS's ongoing world tour
- The phone aims to attract a younger demographic, leveraging BTS's popularity
Coverage gaps
- No detailed performance benchmarks were shared.