Samsung Leak Puts Galaxy Z Fold 8 at 5,000 mAh, Drops S Pen and Privacy Display
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Updated · Tom's Guide · May 20
Samsung Leak Puts Galaxy Z Fold 8 at 5,000 mAh, Drops S Pen and Privacy Display
14 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · May 20
TechManiacs leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs showing a 5,000 mAh battery, 210-gram weight and 4.1mm unfolded thickness, with a 200MP main camera and a possible 50MP ultrawide upgrade.
A separate Ice Universe leak says the Fold 8 still will not support the S Pen, will skip Samsung's Privacy Display and may show little crease improvement—undercutting some of the hardware gains.
The rumored Galaxy Z Fold Wide was tipped with a 4:3 aspect ratio, two 50MP rear cameras, a 4,800 mAh battery and roughly 200-gram weight, reinforcing earlier reports that Samsung is preparing a larger variant.
Those leaks suggest Samsung is prioritizing thinner, lighter foldables and battery gains, while feature omissions could leave the Fold 8 looking conservative if Apple launches an iPhone Fold focused on minimizing the display crease.
As Apple's 'crease-free' foldable looms, is Samsung's iterative Z Fold 8 a calculated risk or a sign of falling behind?
With key features missing, are the Z Fold 8's battery and chip upgrades enough to convince users to buy this year?