Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 FCC Filing Reveals Qualcomm Modem, Satellite Connectivity and Wi-Fi 7

Q: With thicker glass for durability, can the Z Fold 8 truly deliver on the promise of a near-creaseless screen?

Probably not fully creaseless, but Samsung could plausibly make the crease much less visible and improve durability at the same time. The leaks point to a real engineering push. Reports say Samsung will use Ultra-Thin Glass on both display layers and target at least a 20 percent crease reduction, with some insiders comparing the result to Oppo’s better-regarded foldables. The thicker 60μm UTG, up from 45μm on the prior model, should help the panel feel sturdier and survive more folding stress and drops. But thicker glass is not a simple fix for the crease. In foldables, the crease is shaped by the whole stack: glass, OLED layers, adhesive, and especially hinge geometry. A stiffer glass layer can improve surface stability, yet it is also less willing to bend tightly. That means Samsung must offset the added rigidity with a better hinge and stress distribution. Industry evidence shows thicker UTG can boost lifespan, but no current foldable display is truly crease-free. So the most credible expectation is a smaller, less distracting crease rather than a near-invisible one in all conditions. If Samsung has materially improved the hinge and the display stack, users may see a meaningful step forward in everyday use. But until the device is tested in person, the promise of a near-creaseless screen remains more marketing ambition than proven reality.

3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 16

An FCC filing for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, due in July, shows the foldable will use a Qualcomm modem and support satellite connectivity, UWB, Wi-Fi 7 and NFC.
The Qualcomm modem points to a likely Snapdragon chipset, a notable shift because Samsung typically pairs its own modems with Exynos processors.
The filing also lists wireless and reverse wireless charging plus DisplayPort output, adding external-display support to the phone’s connectivity package.
Separate leaks have pegged the device at 201 grams, 4.5mm unfolded thickness, a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging, and a new 50MP camera.
Samsung is also expected to push the Fold 8 line against Apple’s upcoming iPhone Ultra, while using thicker 60μm ultra-thin glass in a bid to improve durability and reduce the crease.