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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, and Galaxy Z Wide might already have a set release date
Samsung has apparently already settled on a specific launch date, this time for three different models. The planned summer lineup includes not only the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Flip8, but also a dedicated iPhone Fold rival that is set to launch as a wider yet more compact foldable.
In recent days, designs for all three of Samsung’s 2026 foldables have already leaked. Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Flip8, the Galaxy Z Wide Fold is likely drawing the most attention, as it would put Samsung in direct competition with the first iPhone Fold, which Apple is expected to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Samsung is moving much earlier. As usual, the next Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to take place in the hottest part of the summer, and according to a leak from Korea, both a specific launch date and the venue have already been set. The next major Galaxy Unpacked launch is said to take place on Wednesday, July 22, this time apparently in London, according to a South Korean website citing industry sources. Whether that information is accurate remains to be seen, as there is currently no official confirmation.
Based on leaked CAD renders, neither the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold7 (available on Amazon) nor the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip7 is expected to change much. With the compact foldable that may be called the Galaxy Z Wide Fold, however, Samsung would be entering somewhat new territory. When unfolded, it is expected to feature a 7.6-inch AMOLED display in a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the cover display, at 5.4 inches, is noticeably smaller than on Samsung’s previous book-style foldables. The Samsung foldable, which is likely 0.39 inches thick, is also expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 but only offer a dual-camera setup.
As a young tech enthusiast with a history involving assembling and overclocking projects, I ended up working as a projectionist with good old 35-mm films before I entered the computer world at a professional level. I assisted customers at an Austrian IT service provider called Iphos IT Solutions for seven years, working as a Windows client and server administrator as well as a project manager. As a freelancer who travels a lot, I have been able to write for Notebookcheck from all corners of the world since 2016. My articles cover brand-new mobile technologies in smartphones, laptops, and gadgets of all kinds.
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My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.