Well, that didn’t take long. After word of an early build of One UI 9 for Samsung’s upcoming foldables leaked out, we’re getting our first look at what the company’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 variant might look like, and in a twist, it’s even wider than Google’s original Pixel Fold.
Samsung’s feeling reinvigorated in the foldable game. After catapulting itself back into the conversation with last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, the company recently launched a tri-fold model that, despite its sky-high price, can’t seem to stay in stock. We know Samsung is working on at least two additional book-style foldables for later this year, and now, its wider alternative is showing up with a fresh One UI 9 build.
During Samsung’s Q4 2025 earnings call this week, the company took some time to hint at new products coming to stores in 2026, including AR glasses and a fresh lineup of foldables.
Samsung is reportedly planning to produce 1 million units of its upcoming “Wide Fold” device that emulates the rumored iPhone Fold, overshadowing the Galaxy Z TriFold’s limited run of around 200,000 units.
The display crease has been a sticking point on Samsung’s folding Galaxy phones for years, but the company recently showed off a new tech that seems to fix it. According to a new report, a key part of that is a second layer of ultra-thin glass.
Foldables have come a long way since the days of 2019’s original Galaxy Fold. We’ve seen successors from both Samsung and its rivals introduce slimmer, more durable designs with larger displays and fewer compromises. That said, one obvious blemish remains running straight down the middle of any given folding screen. If Samsung has its way though, that soon could be a thing of the past.
A new codename has recently appeared in the GSMA database, indicating that Samsung may be working on a second Galaxy Z Fold 8 device, in addition to the traditional model we’re all familiar with.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly set for another big upgrade cycle, with the device set to both get an overdue battery upgrade while also bringing back S Pen support.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is off to a great start, but naturally, Samsung’s already considering its options for its 2026 model — and not every fan’s going to love what they’re hearing.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung’s ‘Wide Fold’ surfaces with near-16:10 aspect ratio, wider than first Pixel Fold
Well, that didn’t take long. After word of an early build of One UI 9 for Samsung’s upcoming foldables leaked out, we’re getting our first look at what the company’s wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 variant might look like, and in a twist, it’s even wider than Google’s original Pixel Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s rumored wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 variant reappears with One UI 9 in tow
Samsung’s feeling reinvigorated in the foldable game. After catapulting itself back into the conversation with last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, the company recently launched a tri-fold model that, despite its sky-high price, can’t seem to stay in stock. We know Samsung is working on at least two additional book-style foldables for later this year, and now, its wider alternative is showing up with a fresh One UI 9 build.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases ‘next-generation’ AR glasses and more foldables coming in 2026
During Samsung’s Q4 2025 earnings call this week, the company took some time to hint at new products coming to stores in 2026, including AR glasses and a fresh lineup of foldables.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is betting bigger on iPhone-like ‘Wide Fold’ than it is on Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung is reportedly planning to produce 1 million units of its upcoming “Wide Fold” device that emulates the rumored iPhone Fold, overshadowing the Galaxy Z TriFold’s limited run of around 200,000 units.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s crease-less foldable display might also use more ultra-thin glass
The display crease has been a sticking point on Samsung’s folding Galaxy phones for years, but the company recently showed off a new tech that seems to fix it. According to a new report, a key part of that is a second layer of ultra-thin glass.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 might be Samsung’s first foldable to ship without a crease
Foldables have come a long way since the days of 2019’s original Galaxy Fold. We’ve seen successors from both Samsung and its rivals introduce slimmer, more durable designs with larger displays and fewer compromises. That said, one obvious blemish remains running straight down the middle of any given folding screen. If Samsung has its way though, that soon could be a thing of the past.
Expand Expanding CloseUnique Samsung model number suggests a second Galaxy Z Fold 8 variant in the works
A new codename has recently appeared in the GSMA database, indicating that Samsung may be working on a second Galaxy Z Fold 8 device, in addition to the traditional model we’re all familiar with.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 reportedly gets a bigger battery, display crease improvements, and maybe an S Pen
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly set for another big upgrade cycle, with the device set to both get an overdue battery upgrade while also bringing back S Pen support.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 8 won’t revive the same S Pen support as Samsung reviews its options
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is off to a great start, but naturally, Samsung’s already considering its options for its 2026 model — and not every fan’s going to love what they’re hearing.
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