Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 Get Lower EMIs With New Galaxy Forever Plan

Galaxy Forever also includes Samsung Care+, which covers accidental and liquid damage without a claim processing fee.

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Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 17 September 2026 14:59 IST
Highlights
  • Samsung has introduced a new 24-month Galaxy Forever plan
  • Customers can upgrade or retain their phones after 24 months
  • Samsung offers assured buyback on earlier returns

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 (pictured) starts at Rs. 1,79,999 for 12GB + 256GB option

Samsung has introduced new financing options for its latest foldable smartphones in India, giving customers more flexibility when paying for the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The options include a 24-month Galaxy Forever programme for the two book-style foldables and a separate 30-month no-cost EMI plan covering all three models. Customers can also choose from multiple storage configurations and colour options, with select finishes available exclusively through Samsung's online store.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 Get Lower EMIs

Samsung said in a press release that buyers can now pay for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 through a 24-month Galaxy Forever plan. The monthly payment for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra falls from Rs. 9,417 to Rs. 6,997, while that of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops from Rs. 8,584 to Rs. 6,416.

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Under the plan, EMIs cover 60 percent of the phone's price along with the Galaxy Forever programme fee. The remaining 40 percent is payable as a bullet payment after 24 months.

Once the tenure ends, customers can return the phone and upgrade to a newer Galaxy model, pay the outstanding 40 percent to keep it, or return the device and leave the programme. Samsung also provides earlier return and upgrade options, with buyback values of up to 55 percent for returns after 10 to 11 months, 50 percent after 12 to 13 months, 45 percent after 14 to 18 months, and 40 percent after 19 to 25 months.

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Galaxy Forever also includes Samsung Care+, which covers accidental and liquid damage without a claim processing fee.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at Rs. 1,79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and reaches Rs. 2,39,999 for the 16GB + 1TB version. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,99,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option and goes up to Rs. 2,59,999 for 16GB + 1TB. The Fold 8 comes in Graphite, Cream, Lavender and online-exclusive Pistachio, while the Ultra variant is available in Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow and online-exclusive Green Shadow.

 
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • New passport-style form factor is very likeable
  • Useful cover screen which is bright enough and the aspect ratio is great for social media
  • 4:3 main display is excellent
  • Lightweight and solid design
  • IP48 rating
  • Decent cameras
  • Battery life is good enough
  • Bad
  • Expensive
  • No telephoto sensor at this price
  • Loudspeakers could have been better
  • Still needs better app optimisation
 
KEY SPECS
Display (Primary) 7.60-inch
Cover Display 5.50-inch
Cover Resolution 1248x1972 pixels
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
RAM 12GB, 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Battery Capacity 4800mAh
OS Android 17
Resolution 2448x1848 pixels
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REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Refined hinge and in-hand feel
  • Much improved crease
  • Anti-reflective coating
  • Flagship-level performance
  • 45W wired fast charging support
  • 7 years of OS updates and security patches
  • Solid primary sensor and upgraded ultrawide sensor
  • Bad
  • Expensive
  • Telephoto sensor could have been better
  • Doesn't feel Ultra compared to Fold 7
  • Battery life could have been better
  • Not the best loudspeakers in the segment
 
KEY SPECS
Display (Primary) 8.00-inch
Cover Display 6.50-inch
Cover Resolution 1080x2520 pixels
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel
Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel
RAM 12GB, 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 17
Resolution 2256x2504 pixels
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