{"id":437233,"date":"2026-05-20T20:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/437233\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:30:21","slug":"galaxy-z-fold-8-and-z-fold-wide-specs-leak-but-whats-surprising-are-the-missing-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/437233\/","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide specs leak but what’s surprising are the missing features"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new report reveals some alleged specs for both the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored Galaxy Z Fold “Wide,” which includes a bigger battery and improved cameras.<\/p>\n

The leaked specs from the Greek publication TechManiacs <\/a>(via GSMArena<\/a>). The Greek leak shows some expected upgrades and updates, but another leak reveals a surprising lack of features that could make the Z Fold 8 a downgrade for some.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs<\/p>\n

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Per Techmaniacs, Samsung will use the same Qualcomm<\/a> Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<\/a> silicon as found in the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a>. No real surprise, as that’s a trend Samsung has stuck with for a couple of years now.<\/p>\n

The Z Fold 8 is supposed to weigh 210 grams and measure 4.1mm when unfolded, which is slightly thinner and about 5 grams lighter than the Z Fold 7. The 200MP main and 10MP selfie cameras would remain the same, but the ultrawide could bump up to 50MP. The leak doesn’t mention the telephoto, but the Z Fold 7 currently uses a 10MP lens.<\/p>\n

One nice upgrade is a 5,000 mAh battery that finally matches what’s in the Ultra phones and is bigger than the 4,400 mAh in the Z Fold 7.<\/p>\n

Galaxy Z Fold Wide specs<\/p>\n

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The rumored Z Fold Wide, which is reportedly being made in response to the iPhone Fold, <\/a>got some specs leaked by Techmaniacs.<\/p>\n

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This includes a 4:3 aspect ratio, two 50MP rear cameras for the wide and ultrawide lenses, a 4,800 mAh battery, and weighs about 200 grams. None of these rumors is particularly new, but it does seem to confirm previous leaks.<\/p>\n

But what’s missing<\/p>\n

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Separately, a different leak from regular Samsung leaker Ice Universe <\/a>revealed a surprising lack of features.<\/p>\n

According to his most recent tweet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will not feature the controversial Privacy Display<\/a>. This may be a boon for some, as complaints about fuzzy text and eye strain abounded when the S26 Ultra launched in March.<\/p>\n

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He also said that it would not have S Pen support. However, Samsung did ditch the S Pen with the Z Fold 7. The company blamed the foldable phone’s thinness, though it has promised to develop a thinner, more innovative stylus<\/a>. Ice Universe’s claim does contradict a recent rumor claiming the Z Fold 8 would launch with a new S Pen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally, since launching the original Z Fold, Samsung has slowly reduced the crease in the display. However, Ice Universe says the “crease doesn’t improve much.”<\/p>\n

To be fair, it’s much better on the Z Fold 7, but if Apple finally launches the iPhone Fold this year, that company’s whole goal has been to eliminate the crease<\/a>. The Z Fold 8 will look dated by comparison.<\/p>\n

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