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What to Expect From Samsung's Possible July Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold Wide Specifications Leak

What to Expect From Samsung's Possible July Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold Wide Specifications Leak

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 handset is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch outer display and an 8-inch foldable inner screen, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 19 May 2026 15:25 IST

What to Expect From Samsung's Possible July Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold Wide Specifications Leak

Samsung may equip the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a bigger battery than the current model

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Highlights

Samsung may unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in July
Samsung could launch a new Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The wider model could use dual 50-megapixel cameras

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold Wide specifications have surfaced online ahead of their expected debut at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event in July. The latest leak suggests that Samsung may launch two book-style foldables this year, including a new wider model. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is tipped to bring a larger battery, faster charging, and an upgraded ultra-wide camera, while retaining much of its predecessor's design. The Galaxy Z Fold Wide could arrive with a different aspect ratio and a dual-rear-camera setup.

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According to a report by the Greek publication TechManiacs, Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold Wide around July 22 at the next Galaxy Unpacked event.

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The report says the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will measure 4.1mm in thickness when unfolded and weigh slightly more than 210g. It is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the same processor that powers the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Leak Hints at This Dual Rear Camera Setup

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 handset is tipped to feature a 6.5-inch outer display and an 8-inch foldable inner screen, matching the display sizes of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. For optics, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is said to retain a 200-megapixel primary rear camera. The ultra-wide camera could see a major upgrade from 12-megapixel to 50-megapixel. The two front-facing cameras are expected to remain at 10 megapixels each.

Samsung may equip the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 5,000mAh battery, up from the 4,400mAh unit on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The report also claims the phone will support 45W wired charging, compared with 25W charging on the current model.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Could Feature a 7.6-Inch 4:3 Display

The report also details a second foldable model called the Galaxy Z Fold Wide. The device is said to feature a 7.6-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a wider form factor similar to the Huawei Pura X. The Galaxy Z Fold Wide is tipped to weigh around 200g. It may carry two 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a primary sensor and an ultra-wide shooter.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide handset, tipped to pack a 4,800mAh battery and support 45W wired charging, is not expected to include a telephoto camera. It could be available in a Dark Green finish, according to an earlier leak.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lighter IP68 rated design
Privacy Display is handy and practical
One UI gets smarter with better AI integrations
Fast-charging finally
Impressive video recording capability

Bad
3x telephoto camera needs work
Low-light performance could have been better
Selfies don?t show accurate edge-detection
S Pen cannot be used as camera remote

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

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

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,120 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

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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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Huawei Pura X

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 6.30-inch

Front Camera 10.7-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 40-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4720mAh

OS HarmonyOS 5.0.1

Resolution 1320x2120 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