The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is Samsung’s wide-screen foldable phone for 2026. It is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and compete directly with Apple’s first foldable smartphone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. It brings several notable changes compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold models.
Here is everything we know so far about its features, specifications, pricing, and availability.
Design and display
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide features a wide-screen form factor, making it shorter and wider than most book-style foldable phones, including earlier Galaxy Z Fold models.
It is expected to have a sleek Armor Aluminum frame and a foldable design. The phone will likely carry an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, while the cover display is expected to be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The rumored dimensions are:
- Folded: 123.9 x 161.4 x 9.8mm
- Unfolded: 123.9 x 82.2 x 4.3mm
When folded, the device offers a 5.4-inch bezel-less cover display. When unfolded, it reveals a 7.6-inch foldable display. Both screens are expected to use LTPO OLED panels with a 1Hz to 120Hz variable refresh rate, HDR10+, and peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits.
With stereo speakers and a wider 4:3 aspect ratio, the device should offer an excellent experience for video consumption.
Cameras
Reports suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will feature a dual-camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 200MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera. It is also expected to have a 10MP front-facing camera on both the cover and inner displays.
The 200MP primary camera will likely include OIS and Super QPD autofocus, while the 50MP ultrawide camera may feature dual-pixel autofocus. The front-facing cameras are expected to lack autofocus and OIS.
All cameras are likely to support 4K 60fps video recording, while the rear cameras may also support up to 8K 30fps recording. HDR10+ and Super HDR video recording are also expected.
Hardware specifications
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. It will likely be paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and offer storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Other expected features include GPS, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, NFC, and a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds of up to 5Gbps.
The device is expected to feature a 4,560mAh rated battery, with a typical capacity possibly listed between 4,700mAh and 4,800mAh. It may support up to 25W wired charging and 15W or higher wireless charging.
Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to launch with Android 17 and One UI 9. It will likely include features such as Galaxy AI, Samsung DeX, Samsung Health, Samsung Knox, Samsung TV Plus, Secure Folder, and extensive customization options.
Samsung is expected to offer up to seven years of software updates for the device.
Pricing and availability
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide has not been officially announced yet, but it could be priced at around $1,800 in the US. This estimate is based on its slightly reduced hardware compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, such as having fewer cameras and a smaller battery.
However, this is only an estimate, and official pricing will be confirmed when Samsung announces the device.
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