The Galaxy Next-gen foldable tech with enhanced battery, camera, and design.
It will include a larger battery, quicker charging, and an improved camera configuration.
For Samsung, which introduced the foldable smartphone era seven years ago, 2026 may be a pivotal year.
Samsung needs a product that can compete with Apple, which is anticipated to make its first foray into the foldable phone market.
The specifications of that device, which is anticipated to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8, have allegedly been revealed.
Like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly equipped with an 8-inch foldable display and a 6.5-inch cover display.
But according to reports, its foldable screen features a dual-Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) construction in addition to a metal support plate that has been laser-drilled.
This might produce the almost crease-free look that smartphone aficionados have long desired. This panel was on display at CES 2026 by Samsung Display.
According to reports, Samsung Display’s foldable screen is comparable to that of the foldable iPhone. The OPPO Find N6 recently featured OPPO’s “Zero Crease Feel” display.
A 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 200MP primary back camera with OIS (optical image stabilization) might all be included in the device.
Two front-facing cameras, probably with a resolution of 10 or 12 megapixels, are also anticipated.
Additionally, the phone is reportedly lighter and thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. If accurate, this would be a remarkable engineering accomplishment because it is difficult to reduce weight and thickness while retaining hinge strength and battery capacity.
How well the gadget will compete with Apple’s planned foldable iPhone, which is anticipated to appear in late 2026, and how many of these claims are accurate remain to be seen.
The attention has now turned to Samsung’s upcoming foldables after the company unveiled its slab phones last month. The second half of this year is when they are anticipated to arrive.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s charging speed has now been discovered on a 3C certification website.
According to the information, the battery—which the South Korean company hasn’t altered since the first Galaxy Z Fold—is anticipated to receive significant improvements.
If this is accurate, Samsung will increase the battery capacity and charging speed of its Galaxy Z Fold for the first time in almost eight years.
The brand has stuck with a 4,400 mAh cell and 25W cable charging since the first edition.
There were several improvements made to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, and Samsung might go even farther with this year’s model.
The purported Galaxy Wide Fold, model number SM-F9710, is also revealed in the 3C listing. There will be 45W wired charging for this one as well.
It is said to have a 4:3 screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The remaining information on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is still unknown. In the upcoming months, further details should emerge.
Regulatory files for the alleged Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Wide Fold have been issued by China’s 3C body (h/t: The former has the model number SM-F9760, which corresponds nicely with the Z Fold 7’s F966x model number).
A China variation is usually indicated by the “0” at the end of a Samsung model number. According to earlier Wide Fold leaks, the alleged Galaxy Wide Fold has the model number SM-F9710.
These foldable phones are described with 45W wired charging (15V/3A or 10V/4.5A), as can be seen by closely examining both pictures.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 in particular would benefit greatly from this, as all Folds since the Fold 2 have bottomed out at 25W.
Additionally, there are rumors that the Fold 8 may get a 5,000mAh battery, which would be a long-overdue improvement.
Therefore, comparable or even faster charging times should result from the combination of faster cable charging and a larger battery.
Additionally, 3C has identified several forthcoming Galaxy foldable phones. Prior to the Fold devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 (model number SM-F7760) also made an appearance on the website.
This model number corresponds to earlier leaks of the Flip 8. Take a look at the listing below.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will continue to support 25W wired charging (9V/2.77A), according to the file. This is comparable to the Flip from the previous year, but it is undoubtedly slower than other Android phones.
In fact, it took more than 90 minutes to obtain a 100% charge, which we bemoaned in our evaluation of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
We sincerely hope that Samsung has improved the Flip 8’s charging speed so that it delivers peak wattage for longer.
In any case, Samsung may release a foldable phone for all users later this year. The company may also be working on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 FE, according to earlier rumors.
However, I’m a little worried that Samsung’s Flip plans might be negatively impacted by the RAM situation.
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5,000 mAh battery + 45W charging in a foldable? Finally! It’s about time Samsung caught up to the Chinese foldables. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 sounds like a beast for multitasking.