Trending Now - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8's New 'wide' Design Unveiled in Leaks

WHO:

Mashable - Samsung is the company involved in the upcoming foldable device.

9to5Google - Sonny Dickson is mentioned as the source of leaked images.

WHAT:

9to5Google - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” is described as having a much wider inner panel and an outer display similar to the original Google Pixel Fold.

9to5Google - Dummy units of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” show it to be much wider and shorter than previous models, with a footprint comparable to the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

9to5Google - The dummy units also indicate the presence of rings for wireless charging hardware, suggesting a potential design for Qi2 magnets, although Samsung may not fully adopt this standard.

Mashable - Samsung is reportedly unveiling a new foldable device this year.

9to5Google - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is set to feature a new "Wide" form factor, which is a significant departure from previous designs.

9to5Google - The Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” will have an inner 4:3 display and a wider inner panel compared to existing models.

9to5Google - The new devices are expected to launch side-by-side.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The new lineup of Galaxy Z foldables is reportedly launching on July 22.

WHY:

9to5Google - Samsung is believed to be pre-empting Apple’s first foldable iPhone with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide”.

9to5Google - Samsung is thought to be pre-empting Apple’s first foldable iPhone with the new design.

HOW:

9to5Google - Leaked images of dummy units show the Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide” alongside other models, highlighting its different dimensions.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 21:22 UTC)

Samsung is set to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Wide,” which features a much wider inner panel and an outer display reminiscent of the original Google Pixel Fold. Dummy units reveal that this new model is wider and shorter than its predecessors, with a footprint similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and they also suggest the inclusion of rings for wireless charging hardware that may hint at a design for Qi2 magnets. This move is seen as a strategic effort by Samsung to pre-empt Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.

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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 17:27 UTC)

Samsung is set to unveil a new foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which features a new "Wide" form factor that departs significantly from previous designs. Leaked images have surfaced, showing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with an inner 4:3 display and a wider panel compared to existing models, and the new lineup is expected to launch on July 22. This move is seen as a strategic effort by Samsung to pre-empt Apple's anticipated first foldable iPhone.