All articles tagged with #foldable phones
FCC listing for Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (model GZDQ6) confirms Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE, Ultra‑wideband, NFC, and Thread with hearing‑aid compatibility, signaling an August launch alongside the Pixel 11 lineup; leaks hint at a 4,658mAh battery, 12/16GB RAM, and dual OLED displays with high refresh rates.
Pricing leaks peg the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at $2,099 in the US and the standard Fold 8 at $1,899 for 256GB, with higher storage options likely costing more. A Samsung store in Korea reportedly displayed the device ahead of Samsung’s July Unpacked event in London, signaling an imminent official reveal and confirming the new foldable lineup is arriving soon.
2026 brings a flood of foldables (Razr Fold, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 8, and Apple’s folding iPhone Ultra), but the author advises delaying a purchase for a couple of months to ride anticipated discounts and see the new models; expect Razr Fold discounts soon, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 8 launches around July, and the iPhone Ultra due in September.
Samsung teased the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup with a Spider-Man promo ahead of its July 22 Unpacked reveal, hinting at a wider foldable design and updated camera layouts across the Fold 8 family, with early looks fueling anticipation.
Leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 reveal a wider cover display and lighter body for the Fold 8, with Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Pistachio (exclusive) colors. The Fold 8 is tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM and 256GB–1TB storage. The Ultra sticks to a familiar design but with internal upgrades and a 200MP main camera plus a 10MP tele and 50MP ultrawide. Pricing remains uncertain as launch nears in London.
Samsung is rumored to redesign the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s hinge to significantly reduce the crease on its foldable display, with early leaks suggesting crease performance could rival the Oppo Find N6. The improvements are expected to apply to both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra as Samsung gears up for a launch later this month.
Leak confirms the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will launch in Black, White, Purple, and an online-exclusive Green, with no blue option this year, clarifying earlier rumors about color availability.
Counterpoint Research expects foldable smartphone panel shipments to rise about 24% in 2026 with roughly 48% revenue growth, aided by Apple’s entry into the foldable market; Q1 2026 shipments fell 7% year over year due to inventory controls and fewer launches. Rumors suggest Samsung Display will be the sole supplier for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, helping drive momentum as in-fold designs move toward mainstream.
Two new renders reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in folded and unfolded states and compare it to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks pin down dimensions (closed 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm; open 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm) and a 201 g weight, suggesting the Fold 8 will be shorter, wider, lighter, and slightly thicker than the Fold 7, with a July 22 launch teased for Galaxy Unpacked.
Leaks suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will use a wider 4:3 inner display (7.6 inches) and a 5.5-inch cover screen, both Dynamic AMOLED 2X with up to 120Hz, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. The device is said to pack a 4,800mAh battery, with rear cameras including 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide and 10MP front cameras, a weight around 200 g, and a folded thickness of about 9.7 mm (unfolded 4.5 mm). Samsung is teasing Unpacked ahead of the launch, and there are rumors the Fold line could be renamed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with exact pricing still unknown.
FCC filings show the US Galaxy Z Flip 8 will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850) with potential Exynos 2600 variants for other regions, signaling a shift from the Flip 7’s Exynos approach and hinting at a dual‑chip strategy for Samsung’s foldables.
Leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will get a significantly higher main display resolution, a 5,000 mAh battery (matching the Galaxy S26 Ultra), smaller front cameras, and refinements to the crease and processor, all to justify the Ultra badge and better compete with rival foldables like Apple.
Foldable phones are growing in popularity, with big releases and strong regional growth, but owners cite persistent drawbacks: hinges that wear and accumulate dust, shorter battery life due to thin, multi‑screen designs, and design quirks like unusual aspect ratios and a visible crease along the hinge, plus fragile screens and gunk-prone screen protectors.
Android Authority tester Stephen Radochia concludes the base Razr (2026) is the best value among Motorola's three foldables, delivering all-day battery life, a 3.6-inch external display, dual 50MP cameras, and MIL-STD durability at a more approachable price; the Razr Ultra and Razr Plus offer premium features but at significantly higher costs, making discounts crucial to the decision and likely keeping the base model appealing for most buyers.
The Honor Magic V6 is the thinest foldable with a 6,660mAh (7,150mAh China model) battery that delivers around two days of use and IP69 dust/water resistance, marking meaningful hardware gains but with software (MagicOS) and camera performance lagging behind top slab phones and rival foldables.