Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in July. (Image source: Samsung, Unsplash, edited)
Samsung is expected to follow up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in 2026. According to the latest rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable is said to bring a whole host of improvements, including a bigger battery than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and a display without any crease.
We reported back in July that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could use an ASP laser-drilled metal plate to eliminate the display crease. A visible display crease is one of the biggest issues that has plagued foldable smartphones since their inception. While Samsung and other smartphone OEMs have successfully managed to reduce the size and visibility of the display crease, it is still very much present.
In addition to the elimination of the display crease, Deal Site also reports that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to get a 5,000+ mAh battery. This will be a big gain over the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (available on Amazon), as Samsung’s current flagship foldable relies on a 4,400 mAh cell.
However, aside from the display crease reduction, the most intriguing aspect of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the alleged return of the S Pen. Deal Site claims that “expectations are also high” for the inclusion of the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung left out the S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, possibly to reduce the thickness of the display.
Finally, Deal Site suggests that Samsung is aware of Apple’s decision to release a foldable iPhone in 2027. So, the company is reportedly “likely to make further improvements” to the Galaxy Fold 8 to compete favorably with the launch of the 2027 iPhone Fold.
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