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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra Sales Grow in Europe as New Wide Models Are Considered

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra Sales Grow in Europe as New Wide Models Are Considered

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 29 October 2026 12:56 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra Sales Grow in Europe as New Wide Models Are Considered

Galaxy Z Fold 8 sports a 7.6-inch inner and 5.5-inch cover display

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Highlights

The Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide Plus could feature a larger display
The Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide FE may have lower specifications
Samsung could launch only one of the two rumoured models

Samsung's latest foldable smartphones reportedly recorded a 45 percent increase in combined sales in Europe during their first nine weeks compared with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 over the same period last year. The company could now be considering another addition to its wide foldable range for 2027. A new leak suggests Samsung is testing two possible successors to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, one with a larger display and another with lower specifications. However, only one model may reach the market.

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Tipster Lanzuk claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 had received a better-than-expected response from the market. The information reportedly came from a display supplier, with Samsung said to be considering an additional model for next year.

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The South Korean tech giant is reportedly weighing two designs for its next wide foldable. One would have a larger display, while the other would stick to the current size but come with less powerful hardware. The larger model could launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide Plus, while the more modest version may be called the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Wide FE. Samsung is expected to settle on one of the two options soon.

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The European sales figures offer some context for the reported plans. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reportedly recorded 45 percent higher combined sales during their first nine weeks than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 managed over the same period last year. However, the figures do not provide a separate sales breakdown for the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 sports a 7.6-inch inner LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,448 x 1,848 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Its 5.5-inch cover screen offers a resolution of 1,248 x 1,972 pixels. Both displays support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and is available with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. For optics, it features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with optical image stabilisation and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 packs a 4,800mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging. Samsung has not confirmed the specifications or launch plans for either rumoured successor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

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

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review

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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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

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

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review

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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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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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More