A revolution is on the horizon at Samsung, at least with regard to the name of its next foldable lineup. The series is expected to introduce the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra alongside the standard model, but there’s a “trick”: let’s see how the foldable book-form family should change, according to the latest rumors.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be this year’s novelty, but better to curb enthusiasm: here’s the alleged lineup
As reported by Sammobile’s colleagues, so for now there are no official confirmations. Anyway, it seems a plausible move for the Asian manufacturer, which already uses the Ultra nomenclature for its main flagship series. What stands out is that, in reality, the name change seems only formal — at least according to the rumors.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 would remain unchanged: same name, clamshell fold design and a large external display;
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 would be the device known so far as Z Fold 8 Wide, characterized by a wider format than the usual aesthetic standards of the series;
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra should be the successor to Z Fold 7, thus the new book-format foldable.
This presumed strategy could make sense, but also a caveat. On one hand the label Wide suggests some kind of special edition, while absorbing the new format into the regular lineup implies that this form factor will enter the family definitively.
On the other hand, calling the usual model with the Ultra label undermines the strength of this word. Galaxy S26 Ultra does introduce improvements over its smaller siblings, while in the case of the Fold series, we’re talking about the usual standard version renamed for the occasion.
It is also true that this line of thinking belongs to tech enthusiasts, users who always pay attention to specifications and stay up-to-date on issues affecting the mobile sector.
The appointment with the new foldables is set for July, even though for now the date is the result of leaks. Below you will find the specifications of the new Folds, at least according to what has leaked so far.
Presumed specifications
Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide)
- Dimensions and weight: 161.4 x 123.2 x 4.5 mm (unfolded), 161.4 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm (folded)
- Colors: /
- Durability: /
- External display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 5.4″ Full HD in 4.7:3
- Internal display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 7.6″ in 4:3
- Security: side-mounted fingerprint reader
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy, 3 nm TSMC
- CPU: Octa-core
- 2 x 4.74 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
- 6 x 3.63 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
- GPU: Adreno 840
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 4.0 non expandable
- Battery: 4,800/5,000 mAh
- Charging: 45W
- Camera: dual 50 + 50 MP (f/1.8-1.9) with OIS and ultra-wide
- Selfie camera: 10 MP (front), 10 MP (external)
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, Stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, IR sensor, Galaxy AI
- Operating system: Android 17 with One UI 9
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
- Dimensions and weight: 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.5 mm (unfolded), 158.4 x 72.8 x 9 mm (folded), 200 g
- Colors: /
- IP48 certification
- External display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5″ Full HD+ (2520 x 1080) in 21:9, LTPO refresh rate at 120 Hz, up to 2600 nits, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
- Internal display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 8.0″ QXGA+ (2184 x 1968) in 10:9, LTPO refresh rate at 120 Hz, up to 2600 nits, UTG protection
- Security: side-mounted fingerprint reader
- Liquid cooling with vapor chamber
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy, 3 nm TSMC
- CPU: Octa-core
- 2 x 4.74 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
- 6 x 3.63 GHz – Oryon Gen 3
- GPU: Adreno 840
- RAM: 12/16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: 256/512 GB/1 TB UFS 4.0 non expandable
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Charging: 45W, wireless (25W?)
- Camera: 200 + 50 + 10 MP (f/?) with OIS, ultra-wide and telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS
- Selfie camera: 10 MP (f/2.2), internal and external
- Connectivity and others: Dual SIM 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Dual GPS, Stereo speakers, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, IR sensor, Galaxy AI
- Operating system: Android 17 with One UI 9
