Samsung has accidentally revealed its plans for foldable phones in 2026. The designs for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide were found in the One UI 9 firmware. Android Authority was the first to report on the discovery, which confirms that the standard Fold 8 (codenamed Q8) will keep its familiar tall-and-narrow shape, but the “Wide” version (codenamed H8) will change the lineup forever. The software’s visuals show the Wide model with a much wider 4:3 aspect ratio, making it look like a “passport” shape, like the first Pixel Fold. This change in design fixes a long-standing complaint from users about how the previous cover displays felt like “remote controls.” Now, the front screen finally feels like a regular smartphone.
The leak shows that there is a clear difference in hardware, not just in shape. The leak shows that there is a clear difference in hardware, not just in shape. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide seems to have two cameras, possibly a 200MP main sensor and an ultrawide sensor. It doesn’t have a telephoto lens, which keeps the phone’s profile at a very thin 4.3mm when it’s unfolded. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide seems to have two cameras, possibly a 200MP main sensor and an ultrawide sensor. It doesn’t have a telephoto lens, which keeps the phone’s profile at a very thin 4.3mm when it’s unfolded. On the other hand, the standard Fold 8 keeps the three cameras and focuses on improving the inside, with a 5,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging. On the other hand, the standard Fold 8 keeps the three cameras and focuses on improving the inside, with a 5,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging. The Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22 is where both devices are expected to be shown for the first time. They will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22 is where both devices are expected to be shown for the first time. They will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung is clearly getting ready to take on Apple’s rumored “iPhone Ultra” foldable by adding the “Wide” model to its lineup of classic foldables. The “Wide” model will give power users a more productive, tablet-like experience while keeping the standard Fold 8 as the flagship. Samsung is clearly getting ready to take on Apple’s rumored “iPhone Ultra” foldable by adding the “Wide” model to its lineup of classic foldables. The “Wide” model will give power users a more productive, tablet-like experience while keeping the standard Fold 8 as the flagship.
