{"id":346012,"date":"2025-12-15T04:15:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/346012\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:15:11","slug":"samsungs-new-z-fold-8-could-go-head-to-head-with-iphone-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/346012\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung’s new Z Fold 8 could go head-to-head with iPhone Fold"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a report from SammyGuru, the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be Samsung\u2019s next strategic move, designed specifically to counter Apple\u2019s long-rumored first foldable iPhone.<\/p>\n

Images from the leak show a mysterious Fold 8 variant with a design closer to a compact tablet rather than the squarish foldable previously speculated.<\/p>\n

If these leaks are accurate, Samsung may be charting a distinct new course for the next-generation Fold.<\/p>\n

A new foldable unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/p>\n

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\nGalaxy Z Fold 7. Photo: PhoneArena<\/p>\n

Expected in the coming year, alongside updated versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, Samsung may also unveil a second foldable \u201cbook-style\u201d phone with a wider chassis.<\/p>\n

In a recent survey, the company included renders of a foldable device that shares the Fold series’ DNA but diverges significantly from the current Fold 7 in appearance.<\/p>\n

When fully opened, the device looks more like a small tablet than a traditional foldable phone. Folded, it doesn’t resemble a regular smartphone like the Fold 7, but rather features a broader, shorter body.<\/p>\n

Overall, the design evokes more of a Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold aesthetic than previous Samsung Fold models.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the survey does not explicitly name the device as the Galaxy Z Fold 8, suggesting that Samsung is likely gauging market feedback before finalizing the product.<\/p>\n

A new strategy to counter Apple\u2019s foldable debut<\/p>\n

South Korean outlet ET News has reported that Samsung plans to release a wider foldable next year. This device is expected to be shorter in height but broader in width, offering a more tablet-like experience.<\/p>\n

Earlier leaks suggested the new model might feature an 18:9 outer display and a near-square 18:18 inner screen.<\/p>\n

For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 currently uses a 21:9 outer display and a 20:18 inner screen, making the phone tall and narrow when folded.<\/p>\n

However, the images from this survey don\u2019t exactly match previous leaks, which emphasized a square internal display.<\/p>\n

Still, one thing is clear: Samsung is seriously exploring new design languages for its Fold lineup.<\/p>\n

This second version of the Fold 8 may serve as a direct answer to Apple\u2019s long-awaited foldable iPhone. Rumors suggest the iPhone Fold could debut at the end of this year, possibly alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series.<\/p>\n

Previously leaked image of Galaxy Z Fold 8. Source: Ice Universe<\/p>\n

The iPhone Fold is expected to feature a shorter, wider body – much like the iPad mini – to optimize reading, video, and multitasking experiences.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s striking is how closely the leaked Samsung renders align with that philosophy – perhaps even more so than earlier square-screen concepts.<\/p>\n

If Apple indeed chooses this direction, Samsung could gain an early advantage by launching a wide-body Fold first, while also expanding choices for foldable fans.<\/p>\n

What to expect from the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/p>\n

At this stage, it\u2019s impossible to confirm whether Samsung will commit to this wider Fold 8 design. Survey images are not guarantees of commercial release.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s becoming increasingly evident that Samsung is developing more than one form factor for its next Fold generation.<\/p>\n

Beyond the familiar Fold 7 design, the company appears to be targeting users who aren\u2019t fully satisfied with the tall, narrow shape of previous Folds.<\/p>\n

A wider foldable – closer to a mini tablet – could meet the growing demand for large-screen devices for work and entertainment, while helping Samsung maintain an edge as Apple enters the foldable race.<\/p>\n

If these leaks prove accurate, 2026 could be a breakout year for foldable smartphones, as two tech giants prepare for a head-on collision between contrasting design philosophies.<\/p>\n

Hai Phong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"According to a report from SammyGuru, the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be Samsung\u2019s next strategic move,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":346013,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,848,61],"class_list":["post-346012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-samsung","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}