The Galaxy Z Fold 8 render we previously shared shows that the upcoming foldable will be an iterative upgrade over the existing model, with no major changes to its look and feel. 

However, the company is also working on a wide foldable, rumored to be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. And renders of it have also surfaced online, revealing the device for the first time. 

According to a report shared by Android Headlines, the device is designed as a counterpart to the rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the Apple iPhone Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Renders

Based on CAD renderings, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide measures 123.9 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm when folded. When opened, it thins down to just 4.9 mm at its slimmest point.

That said, the camera bump adds noticeable bulk. The vertically aligned dual-camera setup protrudes significantly, and when included, the total folded thickness comes to around 14.6 mm.

The wider body also changes how the displays are used. The outer screen is said to be 5.4 inches, while the inner display stretches to 7.6 inches. That outer display, combined with the wider aspect ratio, could make everyday tasks feel less cramped compared to the narrower covers seen on some earlier foldables.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to mirror the standard model. That includes a custom Snapdragon 8-series chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and as much as 1TB of storage.

It’s also expected to come with a 5000mAh battery with support for 45W wired and 25W wireless charging. None of this is particularly surprising, but it does suggest Samsung isn’t treating this as an experiment.

For now, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide looks like an extension of Samsung’s current strategy rather than a departure from it.

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