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One UI 9 Leak Points to Galaxy Z Fold 8, New Wide Fold, and a Lighter, Crease-Reduced Flip 8

Firmware images confirm a wider book-style option, signaling Samsung’s push to cut display creases across its next foldables.

Overview

  • Samsung’s own One UI 9 graphics, reported Tuesday, depict the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a shorter, wider “Wide Fold” with a dual rear camera, corroborating earlier CAD renders.
  • Fresh leaks on Monday say the Galaxy Z Flip 8 adds a new hinge and a near crease-free inner screen while trimming weight to about 180g and shaving roughly 0.5mm when folded.
  • The Flip 8 is expected to keep its core hardware — a 4,300mAh battery, 25W charging, and the same camera setup — with reports pointing to Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip and Android 17-based One UI 9.
  • The Fold 8 is widely tipped to chase higher-end specs such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in some regions, a 200MP main camera, a roughly 5,000mAh battery, and faster 45W charging, while the Wide Fold is rumored to pair the Snapdragon chip with a 7.6-inch inner and about 5.4-inch cover display.
  • A July Galaxy Unpacked in London is rumored for July 22 with all three foldables, and context from Samsung Display’s CES 2026 “crease-less” panel demo plus reports of a small Flip 8 price rise in Korea and early, single-source production targets remain unconfirmed.