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.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Complete phone specifications
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide): Complete phone specifications
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Samsung is expanding its foldable portfolio by adding a new model to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a wide-screen form factor, is coming this year, aimed at offering an incredible experience to users.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) – Rumored Specifications
Processor
CPU Speed	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (all regions)
CPU Type	Octa-core (TSMC’s 3nm process)
Display
Size (Main Display)	7.6-inch (4:3 / 9:7 aspect ratio, landscape-first)
Resolution (Main Display)	2448 x 1848 | QHD+ (4:3)
Technology (Main Display)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, up to 2,600 nits peak brightness
Colour Depth (Main Display)	16M
Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)	120 Hz
Panel Structure (Main Display)	Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display technology for better durability and crease control
Size (Cover Display)	5.4-inch (16:10 aspect ratio)
Resolution (Sub Display)	1972 x 1248 | QHD+ (16:10)
Technology (Sub Display)	Dynamic AMOLED, up to 2,600 nits peak brightness
Colour Depth (Sub Display)	16M
Max Refresh Rate (Sub Display)	120 Hz
Camera
Rear Camera – Resolution (Multiple)	50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Rear Camera – F Number (Multiple)	F1.8 (wide), F1.9 (ultrawide)
Rear Camera – Auto Focus	Yes
Rear Camera – OIS	Yes
Rear Camera – Zoom	Digital Zoom only (no optical telephoto lens)
Rear Camera – AI Processing	Galaxy AI 3.0 – Enhanced Nightography, ProVisual Engine
Front Camera – Resolution	10 MP
Front Camera – F Number	F2.2
Front Camera – Auto Focus	No
Rear Camera – Flash	Yes
Video Recording Resolution	UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@60fps
Slow Motion	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD
Storage/Memory
Memory (GB)	12
Storage (GB)	256 / 512 / 1TB
Available Storage (GB)	223.8 (256GB variant, estimated)
Network/Bearer
Number of SIM	Dual-SIM
SIM size	Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type	SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra	2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM	GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS	B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE	B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE	B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G* FDD Sub6	N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600)
5G* TDD Sub6	N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Connectivity
USB Interface	USB Type-C
USB Version	USB 3.2 Gen 1
Location Technology	GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack	USB Type-C
MHL	No
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth v6.0
NFC	Yes
OS
Android	Android 17, One UI 9
General Information
Form Factor	Fold (wide/landscape-first book-style)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Physical specification
Dimension (HxWxD, mm)	161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm
Dimension when folded (HxWxD, mm)	123.9 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm
Weight (g)	~201
Frame Material	Armour Aluminium 2
Inner Glass	UTG 3.0 (Ultra-Thin Glass)
Water Resistance	IPX8
Hinge Rating	500,000 folds
Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)	4800
Wired Charging	45W
Wireless Charging	25W Qi2-ready
Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless)	Better than Fold 7
Removable	No
Audio and Video
Stereo Support	Yes
Video Playing Format	MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Video Playing Resolution	UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Audio Playing Format	MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Services and Applications
Gear Support	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Samsung DeX Support	Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support	Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support	Yes
Mobile TV	No
Software Support
Security Update Period (Valid until)	July 2033

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Samsung has introduced Flex Titanium, a new display technology that will debut on its next-generation Galaxy foldable smartphones. Ahead of the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, the company has revealed how the redesigned display structure aims to make foldable devices slimmer, tougher and more immersive while making the crease less noticeable.

Flex Titanium combines titanium with a redesigned display structure

Flex Titanium is the result of Samsung’s seven generations of foldable display development. Instead of relying on conventional materials alone, the new design combines a titanium-alloy film with a titanium plate beneath the OLED panel. The titanium-alloy film replaces the polymer support layer and delivers around 20 times higher mechanical stiffness while remaining extremely thin at roughly one-third the thickness of a human hair. This helps Samsung achieve a slimmer display without compromising flexibility.

The titanium plate sits below the display module and has been redesigned with precision-processed holes that remove air gaps between the adhesive and the display assembly. This structure offers firmer support when the phone is fully opened while still allowing the panel to fold repeatedly. According to Samsung, the new construction also helps reduce crease visibility and improves the overall viewing experience.

Samsung has also upgraded the display with a new high-resolution architecture and next-generation organic materials. Along with delivering sharper visuals, these changes are designed to lower power consumption, making the display more energy efficient. The company says the combination of stronger structural support, improved flexibility and better display efficiency is intended to push foldable smartphones closer to the experience of a conventional flagship handset.

The new Flex Titanium technology will make its commercial debut on Samsung’s next Galaxy foldable devices, which are expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. The company is likely to share additional details about the display and the new foldable lineup during the launch.

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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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Samsung is changing one of its most popular preorder offers. Instead of offering double storage at no extra cost, Samsung may cover only half of the storage price difference for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra.

What to expect in preorders?

Samsung is reportedly planning to subsidize only 50 percent of the price difference between the 256GB and 512GB models rather than offering the full storage upgrade for free to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra buyers.

Samsung has not confirmed the report. A company official reportedly declined to comment on details surrounding the upcoming preorder promotion.

• Samsung’s next foldables are winning attention before launch day

Samsung’s free double storage promotion has become a familiar part of its flagship launches over the past few years. Introduced with the Galaxy S23 series in 2023, the offer allowed customers who preordered the 256GB model to receive the 512GB variant without paying the additional storage premium.

It continued across subsequent Galaxy S and Galaxy Z releases and was widely regarded as one of Samsung’s strongest preorder incentives. Meanwhile, the next move is driven by rising memory costs, although Samsung has yet to confirm the promotion.

• How to watch July 22 Unpacked and what to expect from Samsung

Why is Samsung reportedly scaling back the benefit?

Memory prices have climbed sharply over the past several quarters, increasing production costs for smartphone manufacturers. Industry estimates suggest prices rose by up to 50 percent during the fourth quarter of last year.

The new free storage promotion shift feels less like Samsung taking away a popular perk and more like the company trying to preserve it in a more sustainable form.

Covering half the upgrade cost is still better than eliminating the offer entirely, especially if memory prices remain elevated. Of course, buyers who have come to expect a completely free storage upgrade may see it differently.

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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.

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Just days before Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, Samsung is making its case for foldable smartphones. In a new Newsroom article, Samsung explains why it believes foldable phones are the future and worth buying in 2026.

Samsung’s argument is straightforward: a foldable isn’t just another smartphone. It’s meant to replace situations where users would normally switch between a phone and a tablet, such as reviewing spreadsheets, comparing documents, or watching media.

6 reasons Samsung foldable phones are worth buying

Rather than teasing new hardware, Samsung uses the article to address a broader question: Why should someone buy a foldable instead of a conventional smartphone?

1. Foldables are following the same path as large-screen phones

Samsung points to the industry’s transition toward larger smartphone displays as an example. When oversized phones first appeared, many questioned whether consumers would embrace them.

The company sees foldables following a similar path, arguing that users are beginning to recognize the practical advantages of devices that can change form depending on the task.

2. Foldables offer two distinct experiences

The Galaxy Z Fold targets users who frequently multitask, consume media, or need extra screen space for work. The Galaxy Z Flip, on the other hand, focuses on compactness. It folds into a smaller footprint without sacrificing capabilities.

3. The biggest advantage is adaptability

A larger internal display makes it easier to work across several applications at once. Instead of constantly switching between an email, calendar, browser, or document, users can keep multiple windows open simultaneously.

4. Foldables improve content creation

Because the device can remain partially folded or stand on its own, users can capture hands-free photos, record videos, or take group shots without needing a separate stand.

The company also points to another benefit unique to foldables: using the rear camera system for selfies while previewing the shot on the secondary display.

5. Seven generations have made foldables mainstream

Today’s Galaxy Z devices are thinner, lighter and more durable than previous generations. Software has also evolved alongside the hardware, with multitasking features, larger-screen interfaces and Galaxy AI experiences increasingly optimized.

Samsung adds that many existing Galaxy Z owners continue choosing another foldable when upgrading.

6. More foldable form factors are coming

Samsung references its expanding portfolio, including the Galaxy Z Trifold, as evidence that the category will continue evolving with new form factors.

The company wants consumers to think less about whether a foldable is different and more about whether it’s better suited to the way they use a smartphone every day.

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