Samsung's planned initial production runs for its upcoming devices are leading to aberrant outcomes this year, with the South Korean giant planning to produce a lot more Galaxy Z Fold 8 units than the cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 8 ones, while going all-in on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, to the detriment of its base and plus counterparts. Samsung to produce 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Fold 8 vs. just 2.5-3 million units of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 According to ET News, Samsung is planning to produce 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Fold 8 and between 2.5 million […]

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A new industry report suggests that Samsung is betting big on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 rather than the Z Flip 8, and it’s going to happen for the first time in history.

Korea’s ETNews, citing industry sources reveal that Samsung plans to manufacture around 3.5 million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units for the second half of 2026, compared to just 2.5 to 3 million Galaxy Z Flip 8 devices.

This marks a historic production reversal that nobody saw coming three years ago when the clamshell Flip dominated sales at a comfortable 60-70 percent share.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 to be thanked

At 215g, it came in lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. At 8.9mm thin, it became the slimmest foldable Samsung has ever shipped. Those two numbers alone erased years of complaints about bulky, heavy book-style foldables.

Industry estimates put combined Fold 7 and Flip 7 shipments at over 6 million units last year, with the Fold 7 outselling its clamshell sibling despite initial production plans favoring the Flip.

One industry insider called it “effectively the first Fold to increase shipments through reorders,” a stunning achievement for a product line that traditionally played as a niche portfolio.

Apple is entering the foldable game this year with a book-type device. Analysts project the Cupertino giant will ship approximately 10 million foldable units annually. The message is clear: the book-type form factor is where the real money lives.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 dumped the S Pen support for sleekness. Samsung could keep the Z Fold 8 unchanged from this particular aspect. The company also promises major improvements to the display crease.

Source – Samsung Mobile Press

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Apple is working on its first foldable phone, and it could launch later this year. Fans are already aware of some of its specs, but a new leak makes a hefty claim for the Apple iPhone Fold, which even Samsung fans didn’t expect.

Weibo leaker FixedFocusDigital (via MacRumors) revealed that the Apple iPhone Fold could be equipped with a 5500mAh battery; if true, it’s going to be a massive headache for Samsung as it prepares its next foldable phone.

Apple last year introduced its iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 5088mAh battery. It’s the largest capacity available yet on iPhone. Meanwhile, the first foldable product would bring a massive leap when it comes to battery capacity.

For years, Samsung stayed in a safe haven in terms of battery size. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 packs a 4400mAh battery, the same as its predecessors. The next model is rumored to bring a battery capacity of up to 5000mAh.

With Apple’s foldable apparently bringing a 5500mAh battery, it would surpass the Galaxy Z Fold model. iPhone could have double advantages, pushing its power efficiency to a significant level for user convenience.

If the leak is accurate, Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already in massive trouble. Samsung already faces competition in battery life. Larger battery and an in-house chip/modem would further help the iPhone Fold last longer than its rivals.

Under the hood, the device is expected to be powered by Apple’s A20 chip paired with a C2 modem. Other rumored specifications include a 5.5-inch cover screen, a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display, TouchID, and a dual rear camera setup.

Source – Ice Universe

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