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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Said to Feature Larger Battery, Reintroduce S Pen Support

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Said to Feature Larger Battery, Reintroduce S-Pen Support

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to launch in 2026 as the successor to this year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 28 October 2025 13:38 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Said to Feature Larger Battery, Reintroduce S-Pen Support

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to succeed this year's Galaxy Z Fold 7 (pictured)

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 might rival Apple’s first foldable
Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to sport a crease-free display
The company has yet to confirm the launch

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the purported successor to this year's Galaxy Z Fold 7, is expected to launch next year. While the key features and pricing of the handset, along with its launch timeline, are still under wraps, some of its specifications have surfaced online. The rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be equipped with a larger capacity battery than its predecessor. This year's Galaxy Z Fold 7 did not feature S-Pen support. However, the tech company is reportedly bringing it back with the Galaxy Z Fold 8. This comes months after a report highlighted that the company is looking for ways to develop the S-Pen with thinner technologies.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications, Features (Expected)

The South Korean publication DealSite reports (in Korean) that the flexible display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be manufactured using the “laser-drilling metal plate technology” (translated from Korean) to minimise the crease on the inside screen. Moreover, the rumoured smartphone will also be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which is larger than the 4,400mAh cell that arrived with its predecessor.

Samsung will reportedly reintroduce support for its S-Pen stylus with its next-generation book-style foldable. This year's Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9, arrived without S Pen support. The functionality was removed to achieve a thinner form factor. For reference, the company's latest Z series handset measures 4.2mm when unfolded.

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A report recently claimed that the company is researching and developing “thinner and more innovative” technologies to develop the S-Pen stylus. Samsung is said to bring back stylus support after it achieves a certain“level of perfection”. The tech giant might also consider the increasing consumer demand for the same, as its flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra also missed out on certain S-Pen features this year.

It becomes increasingly important for Samsung to maintain its first-mover advantage in the category, as its principal competitor, Apple, is expected to launch its own horizontally folding iPhone Fold next year. Apple's foldable handset is rumoured to sport a crease-free flexible screen. It could be powered by Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More