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“In the rental market the price has reached the limit of the tenants’ ability to pay”

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The month doesn’t matter, almost not even the year. If you take a look at the latest CIS studies on the main concerns of Spaniards, there is a topic that repeats over and over in the main positions: housing. Or rather, how difficult it has become to find a home in Spain. In spring the 41.3% of respondents I recognized that this was the issue the more it kept them from sleepingabove the progress of the economy or problems related to employment. One of the agents that has analyzed the phenomenon the most in Spain is Fotocasa, a platform that advances important changes in buying, selling and renting. Record increases… Until when? The Spanish real estate market is going through a peculiar situation: the price of housing continues to rise (second-hand housing at a 17.2% year-on-year and the new at 9.7%), but the purchase and sale operations take several months downjust like the signing of new mortgages. The big question is… With that backdrop, how long will prices continue to rise? Can we expect a fall in the short or medium term or, at least, some relaxation in its rise? For Maria Matosspokesperson for Fotocasa and director of its study area, the answer is clear: the increase in prices accumulated in recent years and the increase in credit After the rate increase in June, they will end up being felt sooner rather than later in the market, softening the rise in m2. “We are going through a turning point in which prices have reached their historical maximum, surpassing the records we had for 20 years. Citizens are facing prices that we have never seen before,” he comments. “However, with the rise in interest rates we foresee an increase in the cost of mortgages. “What is expected is that the pace of growth will moderate.” Matos sees several interesting signs. The first, a clear difficulty for citizens to continue assuming the rise in housing prices. The second, a “change in the mortgage cycle” after the type review from the ECB a few weeks ago. “We are seeing how the access capacity of an important part of the demand, around 75%, is stretched to the limit, and also how in many areas the effort is at the highest levels in history.” Does that mean we will see a price decline? No. What is expected, Matos clarifies, is a certain downshift, but not negative percentages. “We will see how this rate of increase in prices of 20%, 18%, 16%… begins to moderate, that the rate of growth will tend towards normalization; but we will not see decreases because we still have a great imbalance between supply and demand that continues to push prices upwards.” That is one of the great keys to the market. For some time in Spain, homes have been created much higher speed from which buildings are built that can accommodate them, which adds more pressure to the market. For reference, in 2025 they were added to the registry of the Ministry of Housing 95,000 new houseswell below the 240,000 homes created, according to the INE. The Bank of Spain (BE) itself estimates the accumulated deficit between 2021 and 2025 in 750,000 houseswhich gives an indication of the huge ‘hole’ that would have to be covered to satisfy population growth. These are compelling figures, but they fall short for the Fotocasa analysts. Matos specifies that if both the needs of the rental market and the purchase and sale market are taken into account, this estimate would rise to up to touch two million of properties. “Our data tells us that more than 1.8 million homes would be necessary to be able to make up for the deficit we have in Spain,” he clarifies before detailing that between Madrid and Catalonia alone they would need 200,000 properties to balance supply and demand and stabilize prices. “The problem is that many more homes are created every year than we are capable of building.” Matos admits that there are hopeful signs, such as visa increase of new construction, but dark clouds are looming on the horizon. “We continue to encounter very important obstacles: the lack of finalized land, excessive urban bureaucracy and a increase in costs construction rate of 25%,” he comments. “Developers and builders have many difficulties developing these buildings. “There are cities in Spain where it takes longer to give you a license than to build the building itself.” However, the expert points out an equally or even more worrying factor: lack of personnel. “We were reaching a production of about 100,000 homes per year with all the problems of finding land, financing it, buying it and developing it. Now a new obstacle is added, which is that Spain would need to incorporate 700,000 new workers to construction to respond to the housing and infrastructure needs expected for the coming years. “Without bricklayers, formworkers, ironworkers, electricians, without construction managers it is impossible to increase the rate of production. Now that it has been diagnosed, we know why housing is not produced… If we do not resolve this labor deficit it is impossible to increase supply and alleviate the tension on prices.” The truth is that the Fotocasa spokesperson not only anticipates changes in the buying and selling market. It also does so in residential rentals, which in recent months has already has given samples of moderation in price rise. For example, there are real estate platforms that estimate that the year-on-year increase in rents in June was 4.2%In June 2025 it was 8.9% and the previous year it was 13.5%. Although the changes must be analyzed in the long term, Matos advances that his data invites us to think about a decrease in income of 1.6% at the national level. “We have a turning point in the market. We see how the price has reached the limit of the tenants’ ability to pay. It is something we expected because we were seeing in the last six months how it went … Read more

the price of China starting to manufacture its own lithography

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ASML has suffered a hard blow. Just a few hours after The Information revealed that a state-backed Chinese company had begun mass manufacturing its own immersion deep ultraviolet (UVP) lithography machines, ASML shares plummeted. They fell until 6.5% in Amsterdamits lowest level since the beginning of June, while on Wall Street they reached fall 6.3%. However, when ASML sneezes other companies catch a cold. And Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA Corp, the other large Western suppliers of equipment for manufacturing integrated circuits, were left between 4% and 7% in the same stock market session, dragged by the same underlying fear: that China, after years of trying, will finally begin to solve the link of the semiconductor chain that most resisted him. International media have not yet confirmed the name of this company, although several of them claim that it resides in Shanghai (China), so it is probably Shanghai Yuliangsheng Technology, an emerging company linked to Huawei and YesCarrier. This simply means that the ecosystem of suppliers that China has been weaving around Huawei in recent years is also beginning to bear fruit in photolithography. Be that as it may, the market has already decided that the threat, although incipient, is real. ASML’s China business suffers This setback in the stock markets comes at a bad time for ASML’s business in China. Its sales in this Asian country represented 19% of your income during the first quarter of this year, and fell to 14% in the second. Even so, this Dutch company presented some solid quarterly results: net sales of 9,326 million euros in the second quarter, 21% more than a year ago, and a net profit of 2,918 million, 27% more with a gross margin of 54%, slightly above the 53.7% of the previous year. ASML still plans to deliver about 130 immersion systems worldwide during 2026 Its CEO, Christophe Fouquet, even raised its net income forecast for 2026 in mid-July to a range of between 43,000 and 45,000 million euros relying on a demand for chips artificial intelligence (AI) that is still triggered. This simply means that ASML comes to this setback with the wind in your core businessEUV lithography, a segment in which China neither manufactures nor can buy its most advanced machines. The immersion UVP, on the other hand, can manufacture it, which has precisely caused this Monday’s scare. On the other hand, we must not overlook that ASML still plans to deliver some 130 immersion systems worldwide during 2026, a volume that the Chinese company cannot even remotely match with its five units planned for this year. Even so, the simple possibility that China will no longer need ASML to produce the less advanced chips, the ones needed by cars, household appliances and much of the world’s industry, is enough for the market to begin to foresee the arrival of a different future. Image | ASML More information | Bloomberg | Blockonomi In Xataka | TSMC raises its bet in the US: there are already 265,000 million dollars for 2 nm

MediaMarkt offers this Google Pixel with a 6.3-inch screen and Google Tensor G4 chip at a minimum price

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If you are looking for a compact mobile phone, with a good level camera and the cleanest Android experience on the market, there is no need to go to the high range. MediaMarkt has just brought down the price of Google Pixel 10a. It is reduced to 449 euros, but you can also get an extra discount of 44.90 euros if you are from miMediaMarkt. Thanks to this privilege, the mobile phone remains available for 404.10 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A good, pretty and cheap mobile This Google Pixel 10a that MediaMarkt has on sale is a pure Android phone with a 6.3 inch pOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. This screen reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. As we have already indicated, it comes with the latest version of Android and its brain is the chip Google Tensor G4 (it is not the most powerful on the market, but it is more than enough for everyday tasks), accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage. If there is something notable about this device, it is that it promises up to seven years of guaranteed updates. As for its photographic section, it incorporates a double rear lens and, finally, it should be mentioned that its battery has a capacity of 5,100 mAh and supports fast charging by 30 W cable. ⚡ IN BRIEF: offer for the google pixel 10a today ✅ THE BEST Good mid-range camera: The combination of Google image processing with the Tensor G4 engine achieves impeccable photographs in any scene, especially in portraits and night conditions. Update Support: offers 7 full years of operating system updates and security patches, guaranteeing the longest useful life in its segment. ❌ THE WORST Limited raw/gaming power… Although the Tensor G4 moves the system and AI impeccably, it is not designed for extreme gaming demands with ultra graphics during long sessions. No dedicated telephoto lens… Go for a main + wide-angle sensor, depending on the software digital zoom for long distances. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for one of the best cameras under 500-600 euros. It’s the ultimate purchase if your number one priority is taking great photos and videos without the hassle. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You need to fill the battery from 0 to 100% in 15 or 20 minutes before leaving home, this model will be slow for you. Some accessories for this mobile that may interest you JETech Magnetic Case for Google Pixel 10a The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel Buds 2a – Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Iván Linares (Xataka) and Google In Xataka | Best mobile phones in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and ten recommended models In Xataka | The Google Pixel 10a, face to face with its Pixel 10 family: this is the mobile I would choose

Samsung presents a new SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface that arrives in the middle of the memory price crisis

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It is not the best time to buy an SSD because of their very high pricesbut that has not prevented Samsung from releasing a new model. This is the SSD 990, a proposal that is aimed at users looking for high performance (especially in video games), but without aiming for the highest models range. We tell you more about him. A fast SSD that comes with better energy efficiency This new SSD is a model that, as we say, is one step below the SSD 990 Pro, one of the best on the market. Despite this, as we will see below, it does not lack performance. It is an NVMe 2.0 model that uses PCIe 4.0 interfacewhich makes it suitable for most computers, although also for PlayStation 5 (although we would have to purchase a heatsink separately). Additionally, it has improved energy efficiency. And how is its performance? Samsung promises that it is capable of reaching up to 7,250 MB/s reading speed for the 2 TB version of the sameleaving this figure at 7,150 MB/s for the one with 1 TB capacity. For both versions, the writing speed is 6,450 MB/s. These, in practice, will help us have reduced loading times in video games or make applications load faster, for example. Two things to keep in mind about it. As we have already mentioned above, it is not a good time for this type of components, something that we can see in its price. We don’t know yet what it will cost in Spain, but We can get an idea with its price in Australia: 385 dollars (236.34 euros at the exchange rate) and 759 dollars (465.89 euros) for the 1 and 2 TB models, respectively. In addition, this model has only three years of warranty, less than other models from Samsung itself (which have five years). ⚡ IN SUMMARY: Samsung SSD 990 ✅ THE BEST Outstanding performance: It is an SSD with very high writing and reading speeds, ideal for increasing the performance of a PC. Compatible with most devices: The fact that it is PCIe 4.0 means that we can use it on many computers. Even on a PS5. ❌ THE WORST Three years warranty: It is a component designed to last, but it is true that it has less warranty than other Samsung models. High price: Although it is not something exclusive to this SSD, it has a high price in both versions. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a PCIe 4.0 SSD with very good performance, whether for gaming or because you simply want your apps to run faster. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… Do you prefer to aim for a cheaper model or do you directly want it to come with a heatsink as standard for use on a PlayStation 5. You may also be interested We do not have an official price in Spain or a release date yet, so we will have to wait. Meanwhile, we leave you below two similar alternatives that we can buy on Amazon. Crucial P310 SSD 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280, Internal Drive, up to 7,100 MB/s, Compatible with Laptop and Desktop Computers & Portable Game Consoles – CT2000P310SSD801 The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Lexar EQ790 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe 1.4 Internal SSD, Speed ​​up to 7000 MB/s, for Intensive Workloads and PC Gaming PS5, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung In Xataka | Paying more for a very fast NVMe SSD is wasting money if you only save PDFs, but it is the only option if you are also going to work from it In Xataka | The mega-guide to SSD hard drives: types, technology and how to choose the best one for our PC

review with features, price and specifications

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At home, I have already mentioned on occasion that I have quite a few smart speakers distributed throughout different rooms. Therefore, when they asked me if I wanted to try a classic Bluetooth speakerI didn’t doubt it. After all, I use my speakers primarily for listen to musicand this model focuses precisely on that. In this case, it is an LG speaker, specifically the xboom Rock. It is a small and compact model, ready to take anywhere during your vacation, as it is designed to resist bumps and splashes. I have not subjected it to military tests, but I have used it intensively these days to tell you what I thought. ✅ Buy it if… You want an affordable speaker that can accompany you to the pool or the beach (but without disturbing the towel-clad neighbors, eh?). You are looking for a speaker capable of withstanding bumps and splashes, and that you can also hang from your backpack or attach to your bicycle. You use Apple Music, they have integrated it very well. ❌ Don’t buy it if… You are looking for a lightweight Bluetooth speaker, because this one weighs more than usual. You want a speaker with a lot of sound power. The essentials in 30 seconds I am going to tell you in a few paragraphs what I thought of this speaker and clarify the main doubts. At first, its robust and resistant appearance draws attention. Even the cord makes it clear that it is designed to withstand intense use. The sound quality is quite high if we take into account its price and size, although we cannot demand much more from it. If you have an Apple Music account, this model may be especially interesting for you, since includes a configurable smart button which allows one-touch access to Apple Music or its own alternative such as LG Radio+. If you don’t want to complicate things, you can simply connect it via Bluetoothlike any other device, and send the music without further ado. However, to get the most out of it and take advantage of the equalizer functions or the artificial intelligence options to adjust the sound, you will have to download the corresponding application. LG xboom Rock by will.i.am | Bluetooth Speaker | Exclusive xboom Sound with Resistant and Compact Design | Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Our experience with Xboom Rock LG xboom Rock | Image: Xataka A speaker that attracts attention. When you take it out of the box, the first thing that attracts you is its youthful appearance. With rubber edges and a lanyard (which LG calls the Magic Strap), you won’t be afraid of it slipping through all your friends’ hands at summer gatherings. Accident proof. It complies with the MIL-STD-810H standard and offers resistance to impacts and splashes, so there is no fear of possible impacts or water. In my tests, it has withstood use in the pool, the shower and some falls without problems, although this robustness makes it heavier than other speakers of a similar size. The interesting thing begins when you turn it on. When you turn it on, the simple sound of turning on already denotes a certain power, considering the size. And it’s not complicated to use: you can do it simply by connecting it via Bluetooth and, if you want to get more out of it, using the LG ThinQ app. From there we can control the sound effects and access more settings. Among them, there are three that stand out: The Party Link function, which allows you to connect several speakers that, of course, must be LG and compatible with Auracast. The My function, designed to play music quickly by simply pressing the Smart button on the speaker. The FYI.AI mode, which allows you to use voice commands from the app by holding down the Smart button on the speaker. A nice sound. The first time I turned it on, I have to admit that the sound caught my attention: good bass and clear sound. Of course, don’t be willing to turn it to the maximum because it starts to sound a bit canned. For outdoors, the sound is relatively powerful, but if there is too much ambient noise you will have to increase the volume, and there you will lose quality. In this sense, being able to connect two speakers without cables is of great help. For a whole day at the beach. The manufacturer claims that it has ten hours of autonomy and it has lasted almost nine for me: more than enough for a good day of music, without worrying about having to charge it. And if you run out of battery, charging it won’t be a problem because it’s USB-C compatible. LG advertises a charging time of three hours, but I have used a 100W charger and it took much less. It will depend on the charger you use. LG xboom Rock technical sheet Lg xboom rock power 6W endurance It is IP67 certified, making it resistant to dust and brief immersion in water. Has military grade durability (MIL-STD-810H) other functions AI Sound Clear Voice EQ by App Bass Boost Connectivity Bluetooth 5.4 USB C measures 94 x 98 x 46mm Battery Charging Time 3 hours autonomy Up to 10 hours of continuous playback Price 58.99 euros LG xboom Rock by will.i.am | Bluetooth Speaker | Exclusive xboom Sound with Resistant and Compact Design | Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG xboom Rock, Xataka’s opinion After a few days of testing, I have to admit that this little speaker has convinced me. Taking into account the limitations typical of its size and price, it offers quite good bass and also stands out for the clarity of the sound but as long as you do not abuse the power: from a high volume it sounds canned and that is when its older (and more expensive) brothers make more sense. … Read more

The iPhone 16e reaches a new minimum price, offers on computers, portable air conditioners and more. Hunting Bargains

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We return with a new Bargain Hunting in a week in which we have found many offers on all types of devices ranging from mobile phones to televisions and even portable air conditioners. If you are looking for a good deal to take advantage of during the weekend, in this article we are going to review the best offers we have found in recent days. HP OmniBook 3 by 349 eurosa laptop with a 16-inch 2K display. iPhone 16e by 619 eurosits minimum price in the 256 GB configuration. OK OAC 9026 ES by 219 eurosa portable air conditioner to cope with the summer heat. LG OLED C5 by 899 eurosthe television that we recommend for its quality-price ratio. Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer by 145 eurosan air fryer with a double vertical basket. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links HP OmniBook 3 The HP OmniBook 3 is a quite attractive laptop for its screen, since it incorporates a 16-inch diagonal panel that offers a 2K resolution. It comes with 8 GB of RAM (DDR5) and 512 GB of internal storage and has an integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics card. It can be found in two configurations: HP OmniBook 3 by 349 euros with AMD Ryzen 3 7320U. HP OmniBook 3 by 579 euros with Intel Core 7 150U and 16 GB of RAM. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 16e Although there is a generation ahead, the iPhone 16e has not stopped receiving offers in recent months. Right now at PcComponente we find the best one we have seen so far, since for 619 euros we talk about historical minimum price. It is a compact mobile (6.1 inches) that is ideal for making the leap into the Apple ecosystem. And be careful because it is the configuration of 256 GB of internal storage, which is not the most basic. In addition, it comes with a powerful processor (A18), the same one that the iPhone 16. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links OK OAC 9026 ES We are in a season where it is very hot, and it will continue to do so for the next few weeks. For this reason, it is advisable to have devices such as OK OAC 9026 ESa portable air conditioner found at MediaMarkt for 219 euros. It includes wheels so you are not limited to using it in a single room of the house, it offers 2,236 refrigerators and has a dehumidifier function. In addition, it has a timer and includes a window kit. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LG OLED C5 If we talk about televisions, the LG OLED C5 It is the one we recommend the most for its value for moneyand it is a very good OLED TV that we usually find on sale quite frequently. In Carrefour, and in other stores, it is now 899 euros. It incorporates a good panel with OLED technology and a 55-inch diagonal, its refresh rate is up to 144Hz via VRR and is compatible with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer Lastly, if you don’t have much time to cook at home or just want an air fryer to try different recipes, Powerplanet has the Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer by 145 euros. The most notable thing is that it includes a double basket placed vertically, preventing the air fryer from taking up too much space in the kitchen. It has a total capacity of 12 liters and comes with 14 preset modes for preparing dishes. Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | HP, Apple, OK, LG, Xiaomi In Xataka | Best laptops in quality price. Which one to buy based on use and eight recommended models In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

China wants the world to pay for lithium at its price. And it’s not that easy

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China has taken a definitive step towards the internationalization of its raw materials markets: this month has opened foreign investors its lithium futures contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX). This measure comes after similar openings in iron ore and oil, and is part of the Chinese Government’s ambition to strengthen your influence on global prices of raw materials and expand the international use of the renminbi (RMB). Futures are contracts that set today the price at which a commodity will be bought or sold at a future date, regardless of what its market price is at that moment. This contract is not an anecdotal movement. In the last year, the GFEX has traded 120 million lots of lithium carbonate, an essential material in lithium-iron-phosphate batteries (LFP) that equip a good part of current electric vehicles. China processes around 60% of the world’s lithium and it is by far the largest battery market on the planet. In this context, its physical weight in the supply chain is undeniable. However, converting that industrial weight into real financial power is much more complicated. Chinese capital controls mean that the vast majority of futures trading, despite its enormous liquidity, is domestic in nature. It is primarily domestic speculators and not global commercial participants who set these prices. A recurring speculative fever Volatility is the first obstacle. Last year the closure of a CATL mine was enough to unleash a real speculative fever in the GFEX contract. In fact, on July 6, 2025, the daily volume fell to 174,787 lots, just 35% of the annual average, an example of how quickly interest deflates once the initial frenzy passes. This stock exchange has had to intervene on several occasions to stop similar episodes. In July 2025 he imposed a daily limit of 3,000 lots in new positions for those who were not members of a futures society. In November he went further: he tightened commissions and position limits, and prices plummeted immediately. The clearest precedent dates back to 2016, when Chinese retail money poured so heavily into steel rod futures that the volume traded in a single day exceeded the negotiated total on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. China opened its crude oil contract on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange using this same rhetoric in 2018 Another important note: adding to this regulatory volatility is the problem of financial plumbing. Foreign operators can now deposit margins in dollars, but with a 5% discountso only $95 out of every $100 counts as collateral. All trading and settlement is still done in RMB, and repatriating those profits is not easy. China opened its crude oil contract in the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE, for its acronym in English) using this same rhetoric in 2018. And although achieved considerable foreign participationcompanies still have to simultaneously manage price risk, RMB/USD exchange rate risk and capital repatriation risk; three exposures that on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) or the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) would be reduced to one. The result is that as long as these futures remain subject to political intervention and capital controls, they will predictably continue to function as an essential reference for the market, but not as the authentic benchmark against which the rest of the world can manage its risk. Image | freepik More information | Volt Insight In Xataka | ASML has had an exclusive monopoly on the very complex photolithography machines for years. China is close to breaking it

where to buy them at the best price

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Samsung has officially presented, just a couple of hours ago, its new folding smartphones for 2026. If you want to make the jump to this type of terminal or you have an old one and you want to renew it, we will tell you the characteristics of each of these new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra and the stores where you can now pre-purchase them. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 It is the access mobile phone to Samsung’s folding range. Compared to his predecessor (the Z Flip7), retains the same 6.9-inch screen and the rest of the specifications are similar to last year’s foldable; except the brightness, which in the Z Flip8 reaches the 3,000 nits. The 4.1 inch screen What the model offers when closed allows you to interact with the AI, see notifications and make calls, among other functions. Another novelty has to do with the hinge. Samsung mounts the so-called technology Flex Titanium (which will be available in the company’s three new foldables), which reduces the impact and visibility of the fold. The brain of this mobile is Exynos 2600a 2-nanometer, 10-core chip. This is accompanied by 12GB RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. Its battery has a capacity of 4,300 mAh and supports 25W fast charging. As for the operating system under which it works, it is Android 17 (with One UI 9 customization layer). Regarding the photographic system, the Flip8 mounts two sensors on the back (50 + 12 MP) and a 10 MP front camera for video calls. This terminal is available in graphite (black), white, pink and mint green (these last two available only on the Samsung website) from 1,299 euros. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 He new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 now it’s much squarer (Passport format), allowing for a more panoramic viewing experience. The folding screen is 7.6-inch AMOLED 2X and the main one (the exterior one) is of the same type, but with a diagonal of 5.5 inches This new Samsung mobile uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for Galaxy. Furthermore, there are versions with 12 and 16 GB of RAM and with 256, 512 GB or 1 TB of internal storage. As for its battery, it has a capacity of 4,800 mAh (slightly more than the previous one Fold7) and supports fast charging at 45W and reverse wireless charging. The operating system is the same as that of its younger brother and guarantees seven years of updates and, as for the photographic system, this Z Fold8 is left with two 50 MP rear cameras (angle and wide angle lenses) and a 10 MP selfie camera. Of course, in the image section, there are two notable new features in this phone: dual recording (allows recording on both sides of the camera) and the function MyFanCamwhich always keeps the person in the frame. This new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 It can be purchased in white, lavender, graphite (black) and pistachio green (only on the Samsung website) from 1,999 euros. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra This year, Samsung has surprised by launching not two folding devices, but three. He Z Fold8 Ultra It is the surprise of this 2026 (since instead of two folding ones, the Korean company has presented three) and it is the only one of the three that comes with telephoto. This new Samsung mobile has a large 8-inch main screen (perfect for multitasking) and a 6.5-inch secondary one. Another of its hallmarks is its system of 200 MP main camera with HDR and is accompanied by a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. The processor of this terminal is Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5so the power is more than assured. Regarding its battery, it reaches a 5,000 mAh capacity and supports 45W fast and wireless charging. This terminal is available in versions with 12 and 16 GB of RAM and 256, 512 and 1 TB of storage. You can get it in cream, lavender, graphite (black), night violet and night green (only on the Samsung website) from 2,199 euros. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, 256 GB, Mobile Phone, Graphite The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Where to buy the new Samsung foldables at a discount These are the stores where you can buy the new Galaxy Z Series8 at a discount for the moment (we will continue updating as more stores release this: MediaMarkt: you get a 5% discount on the app, 100 euros off Trade-In (with the codes TradeIn100GalaxyFlip8, TradeIn100GalaxyFold8, depending on the model you choose), 15% discount on the joint purchase of Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Watch9 or Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and an extra discount if you are a member of miMediaMarkt (70 euros for the Z Flip8 and 100 euros for the two Z Fold8 models). This is how the three models would look with these discounts in their base version. Galaxy Z Flip8 by 862.90 applying all discounts. Galaxy Z Fold8 by 1399.20 euros if you apply all the available discounts that this store has. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra by 1559.20 euros applying the maximum discounts at MediaMarkt. Samsung: On the company’s official website, a campaign is also available with discounts on the pre-purchase of its new folding phones. You have an extra discount of 100 euros by paying with PayPal (until August 6) and you also get six months of Google AI Pro for free (valued at 131.94 euros). The prices would be as follows (applying the maximum for renewal of your old terminal, which depends on the model you deliver): Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung … Read more

features, price and technical sheet

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Ultra? What about Ultra? Yes, this year Samsung has launched not two, but three foldable devices: the Z Fold8 (which adopts the passport format), the Z Flip8 and the Z Fold8 Ultraspiritual heir in terms of format of the Fold7. As its name indicates, this is Samsung’s most capable and complete folding phone and its commitment, at least on paper, is clear: it is the best foldable in Samsung’s catalog and, incidentally, the most professional in nature. One of the most obvious differences with respect to its brothers is in the camera and battery, because yes, the Z Fold8 Ultra It is the only one of the triad that has a telephoto and silicon-carbon batteries. It is also the thinnest foldable that the Korean company has manufactured to date and the one with the highest capacity battery. Before continuing, we remind you that the members of Xataka Xtra can access discounts, benefits and exclusive opportunities in the Samsung online storein addition to exclusive raffles, a private Discord server and a growing catalog of discounts and advantages on digital services. You can join the community for only 30 euros per year. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra technical sheet SAMSUNG GALAXY Z Flip8 Dimensions and weight Folded: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9 mm Unfolded: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.1 mm 215 grams folding screen 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QXGA+ resolution (2,504 x 2,256 pixels) 422 pixels per inch 3,000 nits Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Vision Booster main screen 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FullHD+ resolution (1,080 x 2,520 pixels) 422 dpi Refresh rate: 1-120Hz Vision Booster processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Ram memory and storage 12/256GB 12/512GB 16GB/1TB main camera 200 MP wide angle, quad pixel AF, OIS, f/1.7, FOV 85º 50 MP wide angle, OIS, f/1.7, FOV 120º 10 MP telephoto (3x), PDAF, OIS, f/2.4, 36º FOV front camera Main screen: 10 MP, f/2.2, FOV 85º Folding screen: 10 MP, f/2.2, FOV 100º battery Dual 5,000 mAh (typical) 45W fast charging 20W wireless charging PowerShare Reverse Wireless Charging connectivity 5G NSA/SA LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 6 NFC GPS operating system Android 17 One UI 9 others IP48 resistance Galaxy AI Knox Now Brief Now Nudge price From 2,199 euros Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, 256 GB, Mobile Phone, Night Violet The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The largest foldable… Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Image: Xataka Unlike the Fold8 and its passport format, ergo more panoramic, the Fold8 Ultra is committed to a more square format which, when deployed, leaves us with a screen close to 1:1, that is, more square. There is a reason for this, and that is that the folding screen of the Ultra model is not designed for viewing content, but for productivity, for using two or more applications at the same time and on the go. Few notable changes in the design, at least at first glance. The most interesting note is that the Fold8 Ultra becomes the thinnest foldable that Samsung has made to date, having trimmed 0.1 millimeters to the previous model. From 4.2 we went to 4.1 mm thick, something that may seem smaller, but becomes more important if we look at the battery capacity, which goes up to 5,000 mAh. Spoiler: Samsung, at least in this model, has jumped on the silicon-carbon bandwagon. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Image: Xataka Regarding the screen, the most notable change is the improvement in the resolution of the folding panel, which goes from 368 to 422 pixels per inch, and the implementation of Flex Titanium, the new technology based on flexible titanium, for the hinge. According to Samsung, this should allow the fold to be less noticeable and the resistance to be greater, but we will clear up doubts when we test it thoroughly. …does not skimp on power… Like its wider brother, the Fold8 Ultra mounts the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, that is, a next-generation processor with a slightly higher clock speed to, in theory, offer even more performance. Combines with up to 16 gigabytes of RAM memory and a tera internal storage in its most powerful version and, to keep the temperature at bay, the company has opted for a graphite cooling system. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Image: Xataka The key to the terminal is found in the battery. Samsung has been latebut he finally decided to bet on silicon-carbon batteries. This technology allows for greater energy density in the same space, which translates into greater autonomy. All Chinese competition has opted for these batteries and Samsung, finally, has decided not to be left behind. We thus find a 5,000 mAh battery, 600 mAh more than the previous model, whose fast charging remains at 45W. Android 17 with One UI 9 is responsible for giving life to the whole set. Along with the promise of seven years of updates comes a whole suite of AI tools under the umbrella of Galaxy AI, some productivity functions such as Now Brief or Now Nudge and all the generative editing tools. …and go a little further Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Image: Xataka If something has always characterized Samsung’s Ultra devices, it has been, without a doubt, the camera. Samsung has reserved the most competent sensors and the longest range lenses for this model, as proven by the 200 megapixel main sensor, the 50 megapixel wide angle and the telephoto (yes, this one does have it) 10 megapixel with optical zoom three increases. The improvement in resolution in the wide angle, which also acts as a macro, is notable. Among the main new features, the main camera now supports HDR in 200 megapixel mode, and the Nigthography system should offer better performance in low light conditions. The device can also record in 8K with the APV codec and supports LUT so we can record directly with a predefined color and tone. Selfies, for their part, are in the hands of two cameras, … Read more

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Samsung has not only brought us foldables. The Korean company has taken advantage of Unpacked to renew its range of smart watches which, as tradition dictates, consists of two devices: the Ultra model and the standard model which, again, as tradition dictates, this year skips the Classic version (and its fantastic rotating bezel). We have, therefore, two new smartwatches that seek to win the gold of “best watch with Wear OS.” The most striking change is found in the Ultra, which greatly increases the level of its battery and brightness, but otherwise both watches share many of the functions and specifications. Before continuing, we remind you that the members of Xataka Xtra can access discounts, benefits and exclusive opportunities in the Samsung online storein addition to exclusive raffles, a private Discord server and a growing catalog of discounts and advantages on digital services. You can join the community for only 30 euros per year. Technical sheet of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 samsung galaxy watch ultra2 Samsung Galaxy Watch9 dimensions and weight 47.4 x 47.1 x 10.7mm 61.5 grams 44 mm 46 x 43.7 x 8.6 mm – 34 grams 40mm: 42.7 x 40.4 x 8.6mm – 31.5 grams screen 1.52 inch Super AMOLED Resolution 498 x 498 pixels Always On Up to 5,000 nits sapphire crystal Super AMOLED 44 mm: 1.47 inches, 480 x 480 pixels 40mm: 1.37 inches, 438 x 438 pixels Always On Up to 3,000 nits sapphire crystal processor Snapdragon Wear Elite Snapdragon Wear Elite ram memory 2GB 2GB internal storage 64GB 32GB Sensors Samsung BioActive Sensor temperature sensor Accelerometer Barometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Light sensor. Samsung BioActive Sensor temperature sensor Accelerometer Barometer Gyroscope Geomagnetic sensor Light sensor. Battery 800mAh 44mm: 445mAh 40mm: 390mAh connectivity LTE Bluetooth 6.0 WiFi 2.4/5GHz NFC Dual band GPS LTE Bluetooth 6.0 WiFi 2.4/5GHz NFC Dual band GPS geopositioning Integrated GPS chip Integrated GPS chip endurance 10 ATM+ IP69K MIL-STD-810H EN 13319 5ATM IP68 MIL-STD-810H buttons 2x side button rotating crown 2x side button compatibility Android 13 or higher 1.5 GB of RAM or more Android 13 or higher 1.5 GB of RAM or more operating system Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch Wear OS 7 with One UI 9 Watch OTHERS Auto Brightness AoD mode Heart rate monitoring Sleep monitoring SpO2 monitoring Stress monitoring vascular load Sleep pain Hearing Bioelectric impedance Fall detection NotificationsMusic control Microphone Speaker More than 100 sports modes Google Gemini Google Play Auto Brightness AoD mode Heart rate monitoring Sleep monitoring SpO2 monitoring Stress monitoring vascular load Sleep pain Hearing Bioelectric impedance Fall detection NotificationsMusic control Microphone Speaker More than 100 sports modes Google Gemini Google Play PRICE 749 euros From 409 euros Samsung Galaxy Watch9, 40mm, Bluetooth, White (Spanish Version) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2, 47mm, LTE, Silver (Spanish Version) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The peculiarities of the Watch Ultra2 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Image: Xataka He Watch Ultra2 It is the watch focused on the most athletic and, why not say it, those looking for a powerful watch that offers good autonomy. It is only available in a single 47 millimeter version, so yes, it is a big watch not suitable for small wrists. The frame is made of aluminum and is somewhat thinner than the previous model, specifically 12%. As a sports/adventure watch that it is, it has all kinds of certifications and resistances to withstand the elements of, for example, water. Samsung boasts of offering resistance IP69K10 ATM (equivalent to 100 meters depth) and EN 13319. It is obvious that he feels good in the water and, in fact, it has a mode dedicated to diving that measures immersion time, water temperature, speed of ascent and descent, etc., developed together with Mares. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Image: Xataka Coming out of the sea, the device has a feature called “Mountain Run” that offers information on altitude and terrain impact, and offers real-time hydration recommendations through Nutrition Alert. Basically the clock estimates sweat loss in relation to body weight and tells us when we need to drink water. Last but not least, it has a screen with 5,000 nits of brightness (a completely absurd figure that, it must be said, we will take advantage of on very rare occasions) and 800 mAh battery. This change is notable compared to the previous generation, which had 590 mAh, and the reason, although Samsung does not mention it explicitly, seems obvious: silicon carbon batteryfinally. A review of Watch9 Samsung Galaxy Watch9 | Image: Xataka He Galaxy Watch9 It is a watch more focused on everyday life. Although, as we will see soon, it offers the same sensors as its Ultra brother, this watch has a more casual, more lifestyle character. It is, without a doubt, more focused on keeping track of our lifestyle habits, sleep and exercise, as well as serving as a productivity assistant through notifications, calls and apps. This model can be obtained in two versions: 40 and 44 millimeters. One is smaller, one is bigger. That obviously has a noticeable impact on the watch’s battery. While both do exactly the same thing, the 44-millimeter one will offer greater autonomy. Both have a frame made of aluminum and that “padded” design that the Galaxy Watch8. Samsung Galaxy Watch9 | Image: Xataka The screen does not reach the 5,000 nits of the Ultra2, but it does amount to 3,000 nitsa much more reasonable figure that, in any case, will only be activated in fairly extreme lighting conditions. As far as stamina goes, it’s pretty tough, but not as tough as its older brother. It does not have EN 13319 certification, nor IP69K nor does it reach 10 ATM, so, although it can withstand water, it is not designed for diving. What they share Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra2 | Image: Xataka Everything else, really. Both models incorporate the processor Snadragon Wear Elite (codename … Read more

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