Overview
- A China Compulsory Certificate listing ties model SM-F917 to the so‑called Wide variant, confirming a separate device from the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 (SM-F976) through a certification required to sell phones in China.
- Fresh CAD images from OnLeaks via Android Headlines show a wider, passport‑style design with a 5.4‑inch cover screen, a 7.6‑inch inner display, and approximate unfolded dimensions near 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.9 mm.
- Leaks point to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a roughly 5,000 mAh battery, and 45W wired charging, with renderings also suggesting a vertical camera bump that may drop one rear lens compared with the standard model.
- Reports expect a launch at Samsung’s summer Unpacked alongside the Fold 8 and Flip 8, though the company has not confirmed consumer specs or timing.
- Coverage frames the wider aspect ratio as a play against Apple’s expected iPhone Fold, which could make multitasking and split‑screen work feel closer to using a small tablet.