Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing ET News, report the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and a new Fold 8 Wide will stick with Samsung’s M13 OLED material, and Samsung has not confirmed the decision.
- M14, used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is reported to be about 20–30% brighter and more power efficient than M13, which sets expectations for the new foldables’ peak brightness and battery gains.
- Coverage links the material choice to cost pressure from higher prices for memory and processors this year, echoing TM Roh’s earlier warning about rising component costs.
- One UI 9 firmware images show the Fold 8 Wide with a much broader inner screen near a 4:3 aspect ratio, which should cut video letterboxing and give apps more room to breathe.
- Reports also point to a July launch with Android 17 and One UI 9, plus rumored specs that include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Fold 8, Exynos 2600 for Flip 8, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging on Fold 8.