A new report reveals some alleged specs for both the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored Galaxy Z Fold "Wide," which includes a bigger battery and improved cameras.
The leaked specs from the Greek publication TechManiacs (via GSMArena). The Greek leak shows some expected upgrades and updates, but another leak reveals a surprising lack of features that could make the Z Fold 8 a downgrade for some.
First, the specs.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs
Per Techmaniacs, Samsung will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon as found in the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra. No real surprise, as that's a trend Samsung has stuck with for a couple of years now.
The Z Fold 8 is supposed to weigh 210 grams and measure 4.1mm when unfolded, which is slightly thinner and about 5 grams lighter than the Z Fold 7. The 200MP main and 10MP selfie cameras would remain the same, but the ultrawide could bump up to 50MP. The leak doesn't mention the telephoto, but the Z Fold 7 currently uses a 10MP lens.
One nice upgrade is a 5,000 mAh battery that finally matches what's in the Ultra phones and is bigger than the 4,400 mAh in the Z Fold 7.
Galaxy Z Fold Wide specs
The rumored Z Fold Wide, which is reportedly being made in response to the iPhone Fold, got some specs leaked by Techmaniacs.
This includes a 4:3 aspect ratio, two 50MP rear cameras for the wide and ultrawide lenses, a 4,800 mAh battery, and weighs about 200 grams. None of these rumors is particularly new, but it does seem to confirm previous leaks.
But what's missing
Separately, a different leak from regular Samsung leaker Ice Universe revealed a surprising lack of features.
According to his most recent tweet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will not feature the controversial Privacy Display. This may be a boon for some, as complaints about fuzzy text and eye strain abounded when the S26 Ultra launched in March.
He also said that it would not have S Pen support. However, Samsung did ditch the S Pen with the Z Fold 7. The company blamed the foldable phone's thinness, though it has promised to develop a thinner, more innovative stylus. Ice Universe's claim does contradict a recent rumor claiming the Z Fold 8 would launch with a new S Pen.
Finally, since launching the original Z Fold, Samsung has slowly reduced the crease in the display. However, Ice Universe says the "crease doesn't improve much."
To be fair, it's much better on the Z Fold 7, but if Apple finally launches the iPhone Fold this year, that company's whole goal has been to eliminate the crease. The Z Fold 8 will look dated by comparison.
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