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Updated · Android Authority · May 5
Samsung One UI 9 reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold images
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · May 5

Samsung One UI 9 reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Wide Fold images

14 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 5
  • Android Authority said the software build includes codenamed Q8 and H8, with the Wide Fold image newly showing the phone's rear cover.
  • The Wide Fold appears stubby with a squat cover display and camera bump similar to the Galaxy S25 Edge, while the Z Fold 8 looks largely unchanged from the Z Fold 7.
  • Samsung typically unveils foldables in July; earlier leaks suggested the Z Fold 8 could add a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging despite its familiar design.
What specific user need is Samsung’s new, unconventionally shaped 'Wide Fold' device designed to meet?
As rivals push battery innovation, is Samsung's cautious approach with the Z Fold 8 a critical misstep?
With Apple's foldable set to dominate, are Samsung's incremental upgrades enough to keep its crown?