Samsung launches new Galaxy foldables and smartwatches with AI upgrades, pre-order promos until August 13

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Customers who pre-order by August 13 can enjoy free storage upgrades, trade-in discounts, Samsung Care+ and a six-month Google AI Pro trial.

Samsung is once again pushing what a foldable phone can do, and this year’s Galaxy lineup shows just how far the format has come in eight years. Bigger screens, smarter AI and hardware built for people who take productivity to the next level are the focus of the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9.

Customers can pre-order now until  August 13 to enjoy special offers. They can enjoy a free storage upgrade worth up to PHP 7,000, up to PHP 14,000 in trade-in savings, three months of Samsung Care+ worth PHP 3,297 and a free six-month Google AI Pro trial for Samsung foldables. Samsung is also offering bank and financing promos including installment plans and exclusive discounts through participating banks and partners.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Leading the pack is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. It gets up to 3,000 nits of brightness, an anti-reflective screen, and the brand’s Flex Titanium build for extra durability.

Photography also gets a serious upgrade with a 50-megapixel ultrawide (previously, 12MP) and a 200-megapixel main camera, paired with tools like ProVisual Engine, Nightography, Cine LUT, and APV codec for creators who want cinema-level footage straight from their pocket.

The AI side is just as interesting with some new tools from Galaxy AI and Google Gemini. There’s Now Nudge that picks up on details in your chats and suggests helpful actions, like saving a location someone just mentioned or pulling up nearby restaurants.

Meanwhile, Ambient Nudge works the same yet quietly in the background while you’re chatting in other apps, dropping in suggestions without breaking your flow. And Gemini Notebooks lets you pull together documents, photos, voice notes, and handwritten scribbles into one organized space, basically a digital notebook that does the sorting for you.

Galaxy Z Fold8

Next, there’s the Galaxy Z Fold8 bringing a new form-factor to the lineup.

It feels roughly more like a passport size now with a 7.6-inch main display having a 4:3 aspect ratio optimized for both portrait and landscape use. It matches the 3,000-nit brightness with Vision Booster, so visibility outdoors stays solid.

Camera-wise, the Galaxy Fold8 comes with 50MP wide and ultra-wide sensors, plus a few AI perks worth noting. My FanCam automatically reframes your videos for social media, Photo Assist helps clean up your shots, and Document Scan turns printed pages into digital files in seconds.

Galaxy Z Flip8

If you prefer a more compact foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip8 keeps things compact at just 180 grams and 6.1mm thin, making it a lot thinner and lighter than its predecessor.

It’s built with Advanced Armor Aluminum and a tougher hinge, so it can handle daily wear and tear better.

Its 50-megapixel camera works with FlexCam for hands-free shooting, and Super Steady with Horizontal Lock keeps your selfie videos from looking shaky. Samsung also refreshed the FlexWindow, giving quick access to notifications, apps, and recent activities without flipping the phone open.

Now Brief has gotten smarter too, serving up personalized info cards and suggestions, while voice-powered automation lets you get more done hands-free.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9

Rounding out the lineup are two new smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is built for people who push their limits, with an 800mAh battery, a blazing 5,000-nit display, the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, and a titanium case that can take a beating.

Trail runners get detailed elevation and terrain tracking, while Nutrition Alert keeps hydration in check. There’s even a professional diving mode built with Mares.

For everyday wellness, the Galaxy Watch9 keeps things lighter, literally, with an aluminum case, a 390mAh battery, a 3,000-nit display, and also the Qualcomm Wear Elite platform.

It tracks five biological markers through Vitals, plus Heart Health Score, Daily Cardio Load, and Fitness Index for a fuller picture of your health. The new Raise to Talk feature means you can control music, check your schedule, or read messages just by raising your wrist and speaking.

Deals and offers

Good news for early buyers: Samsung is rolling out perks for anyone who pre-orders by August 13!

You can double your storage and save up to PHP 7,000, get up to PHP 14,000 for eligible trade-ins, and enjoy three months of Samsung Care+ (worth PHP 3,297) free. Foldable buyers also score a free six-month trial of Google AI Pro.

On top of that, new foldable owners can get up to 50% off through a mix of trade-in value, up to PHP 16,000 in guaranteed savings, and up to PHP 3,000 in vendor discounts.

Trading in a smartwatch or smartphone also gets you up to PHP 7,000 off the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 or Watch9, while trading in any smartphone or tablet nets you 50% off select Galaxy wearables.

Also see bank offers and installment options below:

BankOfferGalaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8Galaxy Watch9 / Watch Ultra2
MetrobankSave up to PHP 14,000 (7% off + 7% cashback), 0% installment for 12, 24, or 36 months (minimum spend of PHP 50,000)PHP 2,014.74/month for 36 monthsPHP 593.91/month for 36 months
UnionBankSave up to PHP 22,700 (15% off), 0% installment for 36 months via UnionBank PayEasyPHP 1,841.43/month for 36 monthsPHP 542.82/month for 36 months
BPISave up to PHP 13,600 (9% off), 0% installment up to 24 months, also available at 8% off for 36 monthsPHP 2,957.12/month for 24 monthsPHP 871.70/month for 24 months
BDOUp to PHP 5,000 off + PHP 5,000 cashback with a minimum spend of PHP 80,000 (net of discounts), 0% installment for 24 months, also available for 36 monthsPHP 3,041.25/month for 24 monthsPHP 874.58/month for 24 months
PNBSave up to PHP 15,100 (10% off), 0% installment for 24 monthsPHP 2,924.63/month for 24 monthsPHP 862.13/month for 24 months
Security BankSave up to PHP 15,100 (10% off), 0% installment for 24 monthsPHP 2,924.63/month for 24 monthsPHP 862.13/month for 24 months
EastWestSave up to PHP 16,700 (11% off), 0% installment for 24 monthsPHP 2,892.13/month for 24 monthsPHP 852.55/month for 24 months
HSBC / ChinabankSave up to PHP 19,700 (13% off), 0% installment for 12 months, also available at 10% off for 24 monthsPHP 5,654.28/month for 12 monthsPHP 1,666.78/month for 12 months
RCBCSave up to PHP 8,000 (8% off), 0% installment for 24 months (3% off capped at PHP 3,000 until Aug. 13)PHP 2,989.62/month for 24 months

Financing offers:

Financing PartnerOfferGalaxy Z8 SeriesGalaxy Watch9 / Watch Ultra2
Samsung Finance+Save up to PHP 14,000, 0% installment for 24 monthsPHP 70/day for 24 monthsPHP 23/day for 24 months
Home CreditSave up to PHP 14,000, 0% for 18 and 24 months, also available for 36 months at SLIRPHP 72/day for 24 monthsPHP 23/day for 24 months

So what are you waiting for? Check out the Samsung Galaxy Z Series and latest smartwatches below and score major discounts and big savings!

See them here:
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8Galaxy Z Flip8Galaxy Watch2 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9

Frequently Asked Questions

What pre-order special offers are available until August 13?
Customers can get a free storage upgrade worth up to PHP 7,000, trade-in savings of up to PHP 14,000, Samsung Care+ for three months, and a six-month Google AI Pro trial.
What is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's standout feature?
Its Flex Titanium build for extra durability and up to 3,000 nits of brightness on an anti-reflective screen.
How does the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra compare to previous models in terms of camera quality?
It features a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens (previously 12MP) and a 200-megapixel main camera, with advanced AI tools like ProVisual Engine and Nightography.
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Cristina Joy D. Valerio, more commonly known as CJ to most, is a Multimedia Producer at Yugatech. She has an interest in the evolving world that is technology. Apart from that, she organizes D&D sessions, plays video games, and watches anime to kill time. CJ's alma mater is iACADEMY and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology specializing in Web Development.

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