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Leaks Point to Samsung ‘Wide Fold’ and Bigger-Battery Galaxy Z Fold 8 for Summer Launch

Consistent leaks indicate a wider book-style model plus a long‑requested battery bump, positioning Samsung’s foldables for a summer debut.

Overview

  • Tipster Digital Chat Station reports a wider book-style foldable with a 7.6-inch inner display and a dual-cell battery around 4,800mAh (rated 2,267mAh + 2,393mAh, about 4,660mAh minimum).
  • A separate GalaxyClub report says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will step up to a 5,000mAh battery, exceeding the 4,400mAh cells used across recent Fold generations.
  • Both the wider model and the standard Fold 8 are repeatedly tipped to run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
  • Leaked One UI 9 animations and recent IMEI entries echo the wider design and suggest launch plans that include China with indications of broader availability.
  • Coverage places the announcement window in July–August 2026; branding for the wider device may form a new line, and rumored faster charging remains unconfirmed.