Since HUAWEI took the lead in launching the Pura X Max, a foldable mobile phone with a wide screen design, the market has paid increasing attention to this type of products with brand-new proportions. As a major brand in the foldable phone market, SAMSUNG is expected to respond by launching a new model called Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide. As rumors of the Galaxy Unpacked conference next month gradually increase, it is expected that this product will be officially unveiled as soon as July!
Compared with the Galaxy Z Fold tri-fold phone released earlier, the product route of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide will be more direct this time. Sources indicate that this wide-body design phone may be directly named Galaxy Z Fold 8, while the traditional, slimmer version will be launched under the name Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The advantage of the wide screen ratio is that it can provide users with a visual and operating experience that is different from traditional left-right folding mobile phones, which is especially more practical when browsing the web and watching videos.
In terms of screen specifications, rumors indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide will be equipped with a 7.6-inch main screen and a 5.4-inch external screen. This set of data is quite close to that of Pura X Max, only the size of the inner screen is slightly smaller than that of HUAWEI. The news also pointed out that SAMSUNG is expected to introduce crease-free display technology to the new machine to provide a flatter viewing experience. In addition, the body thickness is reported to be only 4.5mm, which is expected to become Samsung’s thinnest and lightest folding screen device.
In terms of hardware configuration, the machine is expected to be equipped with a fifth-generation Snapdragon processor. In terms of photography configuration, unlike the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is equipped with a 200-megapixel main lens, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide is expected to use a dual-lens combination, including a 50-megapixel main lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. Thanks to the wider body design, the manufacturer is able to install a 5000mAh battery inside the body to ensure that the device has sufficient battery life.
The launch of HUAWEI Pura X Max has undoubtedly introduced the development direction of wide-screen folding mobile phones to the industry, and is expected to attract more brands to join this market segment in the future. Currently, SAMSUNG has not announced the exact release date of Galaxy Z Fold 8 wide, and the market is paying close attention to further official announcements in July.
