What you need to know
- Samsung’s own One UI 9 software has leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 8, confirming the presence of the rumored Wide Fold, codenamed H8.
- The Wide Fold looks shorter and wider, giving the cover display a normal phone shape instead of a narrow strip.
- Its rear camera design mirrors the Galaxy S25 Edge, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is virtually identical to the Z Fold 7.
Samsung usually keeps expected hardware a secret until its glittering Unpacked event. And this year, its own software is revealing details.
People too Android Authority They got a Samsung build One UI 9gave details about the upcoming folding ones.
If you’ve been keeping up with foldable devices, you know that people often complain about the Z Fold’s narrow, “remote control” cover screen. Samsung made minor improvements with the Z Fold 6 and 7, however A UI 9 now reveals a new model codenamed “H8” and named Wide Fold.
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Leaked images of the software show a shorter and wider device. The cover display finally looks like a regular smartphone instead of a thin strip of glass.
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On the back, there is a camera housing similar to the Wide Fold Galaxy S25 Edge design. This aligns with previous animations seen in February and confirms Samsung’s commitment to this shorter and wider form factor.
Android Central’s Take
Honestly, I’m having a hard time seeing the “innovation” in Samsung, finally admitting that the phone-sized overlay screen is actually useful. It took the company about 10 years to realize that we don’t want to type on a screen as narrow as a KitKat bar. Calling it “Wide Fold” feels like selling us a solution to the problem Samsung created. The bigger screen and better battery are great for productivity, but I can’t help but expect a higher “Ultra” price tag for this so-called new form factor.
Meanwhile, Galaxy Z Fold 8 (codename Q8) looks largely unchanged in design Galaxy Z Fold 7As per One UI 9 assets.
However, calling it a lazy update might still be a misnomer. While the exterior looks the same, previous leaks suggest that the Z Fold 8 will finally get the battery upgrade that fans have been asking for. It is expected to have a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging, which is a big improvement and should help it compete with its Chinese rivals in terms of battery life.
These new devices are expected to launch in July, following Samsung’s usual mid-summer schedule.
