Samsung isn’t just updating the Galaxy Z Fold this year. It’s splitting the lineup in two, with a new “Wide” model that mirrors the landscape form factor widely expected from Apple’s first foldable. One device is a straightforward upgrade. The other seems aimed at a market that doesn’t fully exist yet.
Here is everything leaked so far, sourced directly from the four primary leakers who have been most reliable on Samsung hardware this cycle.
TL;DR: Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and an all-new Z Fold 8 Wide at a London Unpacked event on July 22, 2026. The standard Fold 8 gets a much bigger battery, faster charging, and a 200MP main camera at the same $1,999 starting price. The Wide is a shorter, wider device with a 4:3 inner display and a dual-camera setup, with a form factor that closely matches what Apple’s foldable is expected to look like.
Galaxy Unpacked: July 22 in London
The Korea Economic Times reported the date: July 22, 2026, in London. Pre-orders are expected to open the same day, with retail availability likely falling around July 22 to 24, based on Samsung’s consistent historical pattern.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected at the same event. Also worth flagging: per SamMobile, Samsung is for the first time producing more Z Fold units than Z Flip units in 2026. Whether that reflects actual demand or a supply-side bet is hard to say, but it signals where Samsung thinks the category is heading.
Galaxy Z Fold 8: The standard model
The core spec sheet came from @TheGalox on March 22. OnLeaks published CAD-based dimensions the same day via Android Headlines.
Display sizes stay the same as the Fold 7: 8-inch inner, 6.5-inch cover, both 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED. The construction changes. Samsung Display showcased a dual-layer UTG design with a laser-drilled metal support plate at CES 2026, and per TheGalox_, that’s what goes into the Fold 8. Less visible crease, at least on paper. How much of a practical difference it makes is something reviews will have to answer.
One more display detail, from Ice Universe on April 24: the cover punch-hole shrinks from 3.7mm to 2.5mm diameter. A small thing, but noticeable on a screen that size.
Battery and charging
This is the one most Fold owners have been waiting for. The Fold 8 gets a 5,000mAh battery. The Fold 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 all shipped with 4,400mAh. Same cell, four generations running. That changes here.
Wired charging goes from 25W to 45W. Both TheGalox_ and OnLeaks independently reported the 5,000mAh figure, so this one feels reasonably solid.
Cameras
Main sensor: 200MP, 1/1.3-inch. Ultrawide: 50MP, a big jump from the Fold 7’s 12MP. Telephoto stays at 10MP with 3x optical zoom. All via TheGalox_.
Triple-camera layout is kept on the standard model. That matters once you look at what the Wide gives up.
Chip, memory, and dimensions
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, same chip as the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Storage configs per TheGalox_: 12GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB, and 16GB RAM with 1TB.
Folded dimensions from OnLeaks: 158.4 x 72.8 x 9.0mm. Unfolded: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.5mm, which is 0.3mm thicker than the Fold 7 when open. OnLeaks attributes that to the bigger battery. TheGalox_ says it’s lighter overall, though a specific gram figure hasn’t surfaced.
S Pen and pricing
The Korea Economic Times reported Samsung plans to “sequentially introduce the S Pen” after the Wide unveiling. It was cut from the Fold 7 to hit thinness targets. Whether it comes back with a built-in slot or as an external accessory is still unconfirmed by any hardware leaker.
Pricing leaked by TheGalox_ on April 7: $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,499 for 1TB. Same starting price as the Fold 7, despite the upgrades and ongoing memory cost pressures globally.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: The new one
The Wide isn’t just a bigger Fold 8. It has its own internal codename (H8, vs Q8 for the standard), a different aspect ratio, and a reduced camera count. This is a different product line, not a size option.
Dimensions from Ice Universe on April 24: unfolded at 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.3mm, folded at 161.4 x 82.2 x 9.8mm. That makes it 18.2mm wider and over 34mm shorter than the standard Fold 8 when open. Landscape rectangle. Not a tall book.
The inner display uses a 4:3 aspect ratio, closer to an iPad than a phone. Ice Universe revised this from an earlier 16:10 figure in the same April 24 post. The cover display sits at 4.7:3.
At 4.3mm thin when open, it would likely edge out the Huawei Pura X Max (5.2mm) as the slimmest book-style foldable available. That measurement was revised down from an earlier 4.9mm leak, so treat it as directional rather than final.
First look at dummy units of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Wide, and Z Flip8. The Fold8 Wide lines up closely with the expected size of the iPhone Fold. pic.twitter.com/NVP3agwsrM
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) April 27, 2026
Sonny Dickson published the first dummy unit images on April 27, noting the Wide “lines up closely with the expected size of the iPhone Fold.” The dummies show a vertical camera bar with an integrated LED flash, and a circular ring cutout at the rear that Dickson flagged as possibly indicating Qi2 magnetic alignment hardware. Samsung hasn’t adopted proper Qi2 magnets on the Galaxy S26 line. Whether the Fold 8 lineup changes that is unconfirmed.
The real trade-off
The Wide drops to a dual-camera system. No telephoto. The standard Fold 8 has three lenses; the Wide has two. OnLeaks flagged this from the March 25 CAD renders, and no engineering rationale has come from any source.
It’s also 0.8mm thicker when folded (9.8mm vs 9.0mm) and has a smaller cover screen by aspect ratio. These aren’t footnotes. If you shoot a lot of telephoto or use the cover display heavily, the Wide is a genuinely different trade-off from the standard model, not just a shape preference.
Global availability looks confirmed: six GSMA IMEI database registrations under SM-F971 cover global, Korean, US carrier, and US factory unlocked variants. Not a limited or regional launch.
What is still unknown
Wide pricing hasn’t leaked. The S Pen slot question is unresolved. Wide camera specs beyond “dual-camera” aren’t public. Qi2 confirmation would need something more than dummy unit images. One UI 9 features specific to the 4:3 display haven’t been detailed by anyone yet. That part of the story will likely come closer to July.
Why this matters now
This is the first year Samsung faces real western competition in the book-style foldable segment. Apple’s iPhone Fold is expected in September 2026. The Z Fold 8 Wide arrives roughly two months earlier, with a matching 4:3 landscape form factor.
The timing seems deliberate. Samsung appears to be moving first on the form factor Apple is expected to popularize, giving it shelf presence, review coverage, and developer app optimization before the competition shows up. Whether the Wide’s camera trade-off becomes a liability in head-to-head comparisons later in the year is a fair question. But the strategic logic is clear enough.
The standard Fold 8 is the easier sell: better battery, faster charging, improved cameras, same price. The Wide is a more complicated bet, with real compromises, aimed at a market that doesn’t fully exist yet.
All specs above are based on pre-release leaks and should be treated as unconfirmed until Samsung’s official announcement on July 22.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch date?
According to the Korea Economic Times, Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22, 2026, in London, where both the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Wide are expected to be announced.
What is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price?
Per TheGalox_, pricing starts at $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, and $2,499 for 1TB. No pricing has been leaked yet for the Z Fold 8 Wide.
What is the difference between the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Wide?
The Wide has a shorter, wider body with a 4:3 inner display and a dual-camera system, while the standard Fold 8 is taller with a conventional layout and a triple-camera setup.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 have S Pen support?
The Korea Economic Times reported Samsung plans to bring back S Pen support, but whether it returns with a built-in slot or as an external accessory has not been confirmed by any hardware leaker.
What battery does the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have?
A 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, up from 4,400mAh and 25W on the Fold 7. First meaningful battery increase across the Z Fold line in four generations.
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