Early Look at Samsung Galaxy Z Foldables Specs Ahead of Launch

Samsung’s next generation of foldable smartphones is approaching its anticipated debut, with a Galaxy Unpacked event widely expected to take place on July 22, 2026. Although the company has not yet issued an official invitation or confirmed details for the successors to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, a steady stream of leaks—including case renders and specification sheets—now provides an early look at three new devices.

Galaxy Z Flip 8: Familiar Design with Modest Internal Upgrades

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 appears to follow a conservative update path, retaining much of its predecessor’s design language and core camera hardware. Korean outlet Sisajournal reports that Samsung will equip the clamshell foldable with the same dual rear camera system as the current generation: a 50-megapixel main sensor paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The device is expected to refine the user experience through a less visible display crease and an upgraded hinge mechanism, while the chipset will vary by region—an Exynos 2600 in Europe and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the United States and China. Leaker Ice Universe adds that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will support 45-watt wired fast charging, bringing it in line with Samsung’s broader charging strategy.

Galaxy Z Fold 8: A Wider Body and Slimmer Chassis

A more significant physical redesign is reserved for Samsung’s book-style foldable, which recent leaks confirm will be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8, countering earlier speculation about a “Galaxy New Fold” name derived from Kindsuit case packaging. The new model adopts a wider, more compact aspect ratio and measures just 4.5 mm in thickness when unfolded, with overall dimensions of 123.9 x 161.4 mm and a weight of 201 grams. Despite the refreshed silhouette, the camera system remains iterative. Sisajournal indicates the rear module will feature two 50-megapixel sensors, omitting the 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 main camera found on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Core Specifications and Displays

According to leaker @AhmedQwaider888, the ultra-wide-angle camera carries an f/1.9 aperture, the wide-angle lens opens to f/1.8, and both front-facing selfie cameras use 10-megapixel sensors with f/2.2 apertures. The internal display is a 7.6-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the cover screen measures 5.5 inches with a QHD+ resolution in a 16:10 layout. Both displays support a 120 Hz maximum refresh rate. Power is supplied by a 4,800 mAh battery compatible with 45-watt Fast Charging 2.0 and Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, and the device will be offered in 12 GB / 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB configurations. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor will sit at the heart of the handset across all markets.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Incremental Camera and Brightness Gains

An even more premium tier is set to enter the lineup this year under the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra name, effectively replacing the standard Fold 7 form factor. While it will not inherit the 60-watt fast charging capability featured in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Ice Universe notes that wired charging remains capped at 45 watts. The Ultra model does deliver a notable boost in display brightness, reaching up to 3,600 nits, alongside reports of a higher native resolution. On the imaging front, Sisajournal reports the main 200-megapixel camera and 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens will carry over from the Fold 7, while the ultra-wide-angle sensor receives a meaningful upgrade from a 12-megapixel unit to a 50-megapixel sensor, promising enhanced detail in wide landscape and group shots.