Samsung took care to obscure the device’s identity, shrouding it in an “anti-leak protective case” that does a pretty good job of hiding the finer details. However, it’s unmistakably the wider foldable, sporting a book-like design and two rear cameras.
A whole new look
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Fold 8. | Image by Ice Universe
Samsung leaker Ice Universe recently posted a side-by-side image of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 dummy units. The regular tall and narrow model, which will apparently be known as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, looks quite similar to its predecessor. The Fold 8, on the other hand, opts for a passport-like design.
Why might you buy the wide Fold 8?
What’s the point?
Samsung’s large foldable phones are among the best out there, but not everyone is a fan of the tall, constricted outer screen. Similarly, once unfolded, some users find the massive 8-inch inner screen a tad excessive.
In contrast, the Fold 8’s slightly smaller 7.6-inch inner display and wider 4:3 aspect ratio might make it the sweet spot when hunting for a more compact handset.
Is that the reason the Flip is going the way of the dodo?
You can only have so many foldables in a lineup. From the TriFold to the rumored wide Fold 8, Samsung has a lot on its plate. That’s apparently why the company is considering killing off the Flip series, which has historically lagged behind its book-style counterpart in sales.
The Fold 8 will be a perfect smaller option for customers who can’t find a use case for the Flip but are still open to the idea of getting a foldable device.