Overview
- U.S. FCC listings in mid‑June show multiple new Samsung models are certified or pending, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (SM‑F976U), the Fold 8 candidate (SM‑F971U), a Z Flip 8 and several new Galaxy Watch models, and the filings list a Qualcomm modem, Wi‑Fi 7, UWB, DisplayPort, reverse wireless charging and NB‑NTN (satellite) support.
- Reports from ZDNet Korea and industry outlets say Samsung will use a thicker Ultra Thin Glass layer (about 60μm) on the shorter, wider 'Wide' Fold while keeping roughly 45μm UTG on the 'Ultra' model to make the inner crease less visible at the cost of greater fold stress risk.
- Coverage from multiple outlets has shifted from speculation to near‑final hardware details and places an Unpacked reveal on July 22, with the filings and leaks acting as strong signals that the devices are close to production readiness.
- Supply‑chain reporting names UTG suppliers and processors such as Dowinsys, Corning and Schott and cites an internal Samsung target to ship roughly five to six million foldables this year, though those shipment figures have not been officially confirmed.
- If confirmed at Unpacked, the two‑model Fold strategy would let Samsung target distinct premium niches—favoring crease reduction and drop resistance on the Wide model and higher‑end specs on the Ultra—so consumers should watch for final pricing, exact feature lists and regional chipset splits at launch.