Samsung Strips Galaxy Z Fold 8 Features as Apple Eyes Nearly 50% of U.S. Foldables
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Updated · Wccftech · May 21
Samsung Strips Galaxy Z Fold 8 Features as Apple Eyes Nearly 50% of U.S. Foldables
4 articles · Updated · Wccftech · May 21
Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shaping up as a minor refresh centered on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with reports saying Samsung has dropped standout upgrades that could have challenged Apple’s first foldable.
A DRAM shortage is driving those trade-offs, and the higher bill of materials for the Fold 8 appears to have pushed Samsung to cut features including the Privacy Display and S Pen support.
Samsung also is not expected to meaningfully reduce the display crease, raising the risk that buyers see the device as little more than a renamed Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Apple’s iPhone Fold is rumored to counter with a liquid-metal hinge, reinforced ultra-thin glass and a 5,800mAh battery, potentially setting a new premium benchmark despite lacking Face ID.
That gap could reshape the U.S. foldables market: Apple’s debut model is estimated to capture nearly half the segment, while Samsung may need a separate 'Wide Fold' to respond.
Why is Samsung launching a compromised Z Fold 8 while its new 'Wide Fold' targets Apple?
Will Apple’s liquid metal hinge make the screen crease obsolete and redefine the foldable market?
As Huawei dominates China, can Apple's iPhone Fold succeed where Samsung's foldables have failed?