Fresh details about Samsung’s unannounced Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide suggest the device could be lighter than previously expected while offering improved battery specifications.
The latest claims come from tipster Ice Universe, who shared revised hardware details for the foldable on X.
Revised specifications
According to the leak, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could feature:
- 201g weight
- 4,800mAh battery
- 45W wired charging
- 50MP camera
- 24MP native support without requiring Samsung’s Camera Assistant app, unlike the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The battery details represent a change from earlier rumors, which pointed to a smaller battery and 25W charging.
Lighter than Fold 7 and S26 Ultra
If the leak proves accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide would weigh less than several of Samsung’s recent flagship phones.
Weight comparisons cited in the leak include:
- Galaxy Z Flip 7: 188g
- Galaxy Z Fold 7: 215g
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 214g
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: 201g
Ice Universe also claimed that Apple’s first foldable phone, referred to as the “iPhone Ultra,” is guaranteed to be heavier than Samsung’s device.
Recent weeks have seen unofficial renders as well as photos and videos of dummy units appear online. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide’s wider aspect ratio has drawn attention, with some users viewing it as a new take on Samsung’s foldable design.
Expected Unpacked debut
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide during this summer’s Unpacked event.
The company is also expected to introduce the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 at the same event.
TL;DR:
A new leak from Ice Universe says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could weigh 201g and feature a 4,800mAh battery with 45W charging, replacing earlier expectations of a smaller battery and 25W charging.
AI summary:
- Ice Universe shared revised Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide specifications.
- The foldable is tipped to weigh 201g.
- Battery capacity is now said to be 4,800mAh with 45W charging.
- Earlier rumors pointed to a smaller battery and 25W charging.
- Samsung is expected to unveil the device at its summer Unpacked event.
