Overview
- Samsung began a public teaser campaign on its social channels that wipes older posts and uses the tagline “New Shape, New Joy” to hint at a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8.
- Leaked case images and dummy units reinforce a shorter, wider Fold shape that will not fit existing Fold cases and aims to make cover-screen tasks like typing and media playback easier.
- Reporting and multiple leaks suggest Samsung will offer three foldables this year — a wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, a taller Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and a Galaxy Z Flip 8 — though final names and trims remain unconfirmed.
- Near-final leaks list likely hardware for the wide Fold including a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 12GB RAM, 7.6-inch inner and 5.5-inch cover QHD+ displays, a 4,800mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera, but Samsung has not verified these specs.
- Promotional material in Malaysia that activates on July 22, 2026, and widespread reporting point to a Galaxy Unpacked announcement and start of sales activity around that date, and Samsung Display is separately developing a 10-inch rollable prototype aimed at about 2028.