Samsung released a new teaser tied to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (wide) phone along with a short film featuring BTS J-Hope. The new teasers follow the release of the Spider-Man trailer that exposed all three upcoming foldable phones.

Samsung gives Galaxy Z Fold 8 a retro twist in new teaser

Samsung has a new Reel on its Instagram account. The video shows off the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 with retro-inspired gadget transformations. The motive is to reveal that the phone’s shape is familiar to the popular retro gear.

Starting with a handheld camera, the video displays a calculator, gaming console, and a cassette player. The footage ends with a tease of the device in hand, highlighting the advertising tag: “New shape. New joy.”

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes with a new shape that is more practical. The physical status of the device matches a passport. It’s easy to handle and more useful in everyday use, whether it is folded or unfolded.

J-Hope hyping the Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Korean tech giant is collaborating with J-Hope of BTS for Unpacked 2026. The company yesterday dropped a picture, teasing the device with the BTS member. The “New Hope Unfolds” clip has arrived, featuring J-Hope with a new foldable.

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 along with the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra next week. The event is set to kickstart on July 22 in London, but you can also watch it online through a YouTube livestream.

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Google Pixel 11 modem situation has been quietly building for months, and now supply chain documents appear to have confirmed what the industry was already whispering: MediaTek is in, Samsung is out.

Every Pixel since Google launched its custom Tensor chips has run on Samsung’s Exynos modem. Even when Google moved Tensor G5 production to TSMC in 2025, it kept Samsung’s modem on board.

Google Pixel 11 phones use MediaTek 5G modem

MediaTek didn’t just edge out Samsung here. It beat Samsung and Qualcomm during Google’s evaluation process. The Pixel 11 reportedly spans four models, and MediaTek’s modem chips are going into all of them.

Following its entry into the Pixel 11, MediaTek is expected to maintain its steady partnership with Google while expanding its design-win share among other major US clients.

MediaTek cracked Apple’s supply chain in 2025 too, winning Apple Watch modem components. The company’s external modem business, long overshadowed by its integrated SoC work, is looking like a serious revenue arm.

Google didn’t just swap suppliers for cost reasons or experimental flair. Samsung was tested, evaluated, and passed over. Samsung’s Exynos modem division, already battered by its own SoC struggles, just lost one of its most visible Western customers.

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Samsung has collaborated with BTJ J-Hope to give fans an early look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The company posted a new teaser on its official X handle, showcasing the upcoming foldable phone with a re-shaped design.

The teaser features J-Hope of BTS carrying the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable phone. The device hasn’t been completely revealed, but the folded width, volume rockers, and camera island were shown accurately.

Samsung’s post teases its Galaxy Unpacked event set for July 22, 2026, using the slogan “Your hope is ready. Tomorrow, a new hope unfolds” to highlight upcoming Galaxy AI features.

It seems Samsung has something baked in collaboration with J-Hope, which will be released tomorrow. It could be a confirmation of J-Hope’s presence during the Unpacked or the release of the melodious Over the Horizon 2026.

The July 22 livestream on samsung.com is set to reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and new wearables featuring slimmer designs, improved batteries, and advanced AI capabilities.

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A new Galaxy S27 Ultra leak suggests Samsung is not moving to the widely rumored horizontal rear camera layout, even if the phone ends up with one fewer camera. Instead, the company is reportedly evaluating multiple designs, with cost and manufacturing efficiency playing a bigger role than a dramatic visual overhaul.

According to the latest leak, the simple horizontal camera layout for the Galaxy S27 Ultra that has been making the rounds is “incorrect.” Internal design discussions haven’t moved in that direction, despite speculation suggesting otherwise.

Galaxy S27 Ultra may feature familiar camera design

Samsung is said to be evaluating several draft designs, none of which adopt the simplistic horizontal arrangement. Well, that doesn’t necessarily mean Samsung has finalized the design.

Rather than redesigning the camera housing simply because one lens may disappear, Samsung appears to be focusing on manufacturing costs and choosing the layout that makes the most sense from both a design and production standpoint.

Image – Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra AI Render | Source – Ice Universe (X)

This is a familiar approach for Samsung; the company has often preferred gradual industrial design refinements over annual cosmetic changes, especially for its Ultra models.

In the worst-case scenario, Samsung could simply make minor adjustments to the existing Galaxy S26 Ultra-style camera arrangement and ship the Galaxy S27 Ultra with fewer camera lenses instead of introducing an all-new design.

The Galaxy S27 Ultra is still many months away from launch, and Samsung could revise its plans before the design is finalized. For now, one of the biggest assumptions surrounding the phone’s appearance appears to have been challenged.

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Published on: July 13

Samsung may finally upgrade wireless charging on its next book-style foldables. According to leaker Lazuk (yeux1122), the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will support 20W wireless charging, marking the first increase since the Galaxy Z Fold 4, as recent Fold models have all been limited to 15W.

The modest speed bump could compensate for the rumored 4,800mAh battery, keeping charging times similar to the Z Fold 7. The Z Fold 8 Ultra may offer 20W or faster wireless charging, though its specifications remain unknown.

Published on: Jun 2

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, launching without “Wide” tag, is rumored to be the lightest foldable, even ligher than its elder sibling and Chinese rival. After dummy units, a Samsung insider has now exclusively revealed the Wide Fold’s weight.

According to IceUniverse, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is “confirmed” to be 201 grams, much lighter than the existing foldables. At its rumored weight, the wide-screen foldable would be 9 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Oppo’s Find N6 foldable phone weighs 225 grams. It would feel like a heavy brick next to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and even the Z Fold 8 Ultra. If the leaked data is accurate, Samsung has nailed one of the foldable’s biggest comprimises.

Additionally, the same source also revealed the battery capacity and charging speed of the device. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may come pack a 4,800mAh battery, which can be recharged using 45W wired charging.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 has reportedly adopted a wide-screen form factor. It features a design completely different than the previous foldables. Its screen is wider and height is smaller, similar to a passport-style form factor.

On the flip side, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra continues to maintain the design legacy. Its cover screen is comparatively narrower and taller. Unfolded it offers a bigger screen than the Wide model, but less practical than that.

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Samsung may be using Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip in the two foldable phones. Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also coming, which gives some chip portion to Exynos 2600. The Global reveal is widely rumored to take place on July 22 in London.

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Samsung’s next foldables are set to receive a long-awaited camera improvement. Supply chain sources have confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will feature a 50MP ultrawide camera, replacing the 12MP sensor.

Industry sources (via ETNews) say Samsung has finalized a 50MP ultrawide camera for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

The upgrade brings Samsung’s premium foldable much closer to the camera hardware offered on the Galaxy S Ultra lineup, addressing one of the most common criticisms of the Fold series.

The previous Fold models, including last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, relied on a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, making this one of the biggest camera upgrades the series has seen in years.

The report also states that long-time camera module suppliers MCNEX and Namuga continue to supply the ultrawide camera modules, suggesting Samsung achieved the upgrade without changing its existing supplier network.

Main and Telephoto cameras come from Samsung

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to retain the 200-megapixel primary camera alongside a 3x telephoto shooter. Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samsung Electronics are said to supply the main camera, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Power Logics continue to provide the telephoto module.

This signals Samsung’s growing confidence that Fold buyers now expect fewer compromises beyond the folding display itself. Bringing flagship-grade imaging to the Fold lineup feels like the next logical step after the display segment.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Selfie Camera Sample

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If you’re wondering why Samsung repairs could become more expensive, the answer comes down to one thing: rising semiconductor prices. While repair fees have not been officially raised, consumers may eventually notice slightly higher service costs.

Samsung has reportedly increased the prices of repair parts supplied to its service network for the second time in 2026, reflecting higher memory and component prices fueled by the AI boom.

Samsung increases smartphone repair part prices

Korea’s Segye Biz reports that Samsung has increased the cost of repair parts supplied to Samsung Electronics Service earlier this month, marking its second increase this year after a similar revision in January.

The move comes as the semiconductor industry continues to grapple with soaring memory prices and higher raw material costs, both of which have been amplified by strong demand for AI hardware.

Material costs for the Mobile eXperience (MX) division, which covers Galaxy smartphones and tablets, increased by an average of 5 percent.

Digital Appliances (DA) division saw a larger average increase of 9 percent, covering components such as motors, compressors, panels, and other essential parts used in products like air conditioners and washing machines.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s Visual Display (VD) division, responsible for TVs, was reportedly left out of this round because its component costs remained broadly in line with competing brands.

Will Samsung repair costs increase for customers?

Repair part pricing is generally determined after comparing production costs with competitors. Samsung is believed to have adjusted its pricing to stay aligned with market trends after rival companies increased their own repair component costs.

Since materials account for roughly 80 to 90 percent of overall repair expenses, even a modest rise in component prices can eventually influence what customers pay for after-sales service.

The increase may not be dramatic, but it could become noticeable if semiconductor prices continue climbing through the rest of the year.

Samsung engineer repairing a smartphone

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A video is going viral on the web, revealing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra display features early, but it appears to be untrue. The device shown in the video is apparently the Fold 7, but a leaker has just revealed two big display upgrades.

Tipster IceUniverse revealed the two most exciting display features of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which are “less visible crease” and “new anti-reflective film.”

Less-visible crease

Foldables feature a large display, which can be unfolded when needed. The middle portion gradually creates a wrinkle effect over time. At launch, the device shows a clean screen without any crease, but it doesn’t stay as it is.

The leaker reveals that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a less visible crease than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It’s part of Samsung’s continuous efforts to elevate the display experience by enhancing the middle portion crease wrinkle effect.

Image – Galaxy Z Fold 7

Anti-reflective film

This is the biggest upgrade we heard so far. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra might be equipped with a new anti-reflective inner display film. While everybody is expecting it on the cover display, Samsung may have planned something bigger.

Galaxy S24 Ultra debuted Gorilla Armor, which cuts reflection in direct sunlight. Galaxy S25 Ultra and S26 Ultra showed noticeable improvements with 2nd-gen Gorilla Armor.

Samsung appears to be using a similar solution on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. If the leak is accurate, the next foldable phone will display crystal clear content on its main screen outdoors too.

Source: Samsung Unpacked

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Samsung officially scheduled the launch of its new foldable phones, but a new leak has just revealed the weight and thinnest point dimensions of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Leaker IceUniverse revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 measures 6.1 mm and weighs 180 grams. At first glance, this leak looks to be contradicting the previous inputs, but it’s not the case.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to be 6.1 mm thick at its thinnest point. The effective thickness, including the camera bump, could take it to the 6.6 mm range when unfolded. Folding the device doubles the thickness to 13.2 mm.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 expected thickness and weight

• 6.1mm at thinnest point
• 6.6 mm when unfolded
• 13.2 mm when folded
• Weight – 180 grams

For context, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 6.5 mm unfolded and 13.7 mm when folded. The upcoming Flip is merely 0.1 mm thicker than its predecessor. The difference is visible on paper, but won’t be noticeable in real-world usage.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Samsung will hold its Unpacked event on July 22 in London. The company is set to launch the Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with the Z Fold 8 coming as an iPhone Ultra alternative featuring a wide screen design and a more practical form factor.

The company has already started letting users reserve the next Galaxy. US residents must reserve the upcoming devices, even if they don’t plan to buy one. There are plenty of benefits for buyers, and one big benefit for everyone: a $500 giveaway.

• Samsung reservations offer a $30 credit and up to $1,230 savings

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