– Samsung will likely launch the Galaxy Z Fold7 in late July, with a London Unpacked event on July 22.
– A Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra model has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, but it appears to be a direct replacement for the Galaxy Z Fold7, not a new segment.
– Model number SM-F976 confirms the “Ultra” is essentially the Galaxy Z Fold7 successor, while SM-F971 is for a smaller Galaxy Z Fold8.
– Rumored specs for the Fold8 Ultra include 215g weight, 5,000 mAh battery, 45W charging, and 4.1mm thickness—though thickness claims are disputed.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Appears in Bluetooth SIG Listing
Samsung is not expected to replace the Galaxy Z Fold7 until the end of July (curr. $1,719 on Amazon). To recap, the company will reportedly head to London on July 22 to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event. In the meantime, numerous rumours have been circulating about Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Fold releases
Model Numbers Confirm a Replacement
Now, one of these has turned up on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG). Specifically, Samsung Electronics has certified the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, which is rumoured to be a Galaxy Z Fold7 replacement rather than a new Galaxy Z Fold segment. The Bluetooth SIG’s listings corroborate this, albeit not directly.
Instead, the standards organisation mentions SM-F976C, SM-F976Q and SM-F976Z model numbers. For context, Samsung assigns SM-F956 and SM-F966 to the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Fold7, respectively. Hence, SM-F976 is merely a replacement for the Galaxy Z Fold7, despite Samsung adopting ‘Ultra’ branding
Rumored Specifications and Weight
By contrast, SM-F971 should be the model number for the smaller Galaxy Z Fold8, which was previously thought to be called the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is tipped to weigh 215 g with a 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W wired charging. According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will be thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold7at 4.1 mm. Other leakers like OnLeaks dispute this claim, though.
- Model numbers: SM-F976C, SM-F976Q, SM-F976Z
- Battery capacity: 5,000 mAh
- Charging speed: 45 W wired charging
- Thickness claim: 4.1 mm (disputed)