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Samsung is reportedly changing its foldable naming, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra (the latter with higher-end hardware), along with a Galaxy Z Flip8; all three are expected to debut at the July Galaxy Unpacked event, with the Ultra variant rumored to include a 5,000 mAh battery and improved camera.
Samsung is reportedly renaming its next-gen foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to be marketed as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, a flagship with a 5,000 mAh battery and a triple camera, while the wide-folding model is set to launch as the Galaxy Z Wide Fold (also referred to as Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide) with a 4,800 mAh battery and two cameras (no telephoto); both models reportedly include an updated external selfie camera, with a July release window.
Leak reveals the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide with a wider, shorter external display, a smaller punch‑hole camera, and sharper corners similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus thicker bezels than the screen protector suggests. Positioned as Samsung’s answer to Huawei’s Pura X Max and a competitor to Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra, the device is expected to be announced in July.
Samsung reportedly plans a July 22, 2026 Unpacked for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with an early August release, alongside a Z Flip 8 and a Z Fold 8 Wide, while Apple and Google are expected to roll out foldables (iPhone Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold) later in 2026. The competition centers on design, battery life, and software polish, with Samsung pushing a lighter chassis and a 5,000 mAh battery, Apple pursuing an iPad-like unfolded display and Touch ID, and Google leveraging a Tensor G6 and new color features.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide are nearing their official reveal (likely July 22), with rumors that the Fold 8 will gain a bigger battery and faster charging plus camera upgrades, while the Fold Wide may trim some specs to hit a lower price; both devices are positioned to compete with Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra, making pricing and availability pivotal.
Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in June with a base price around $1,999 and higher-storage variants lifting to about $2,199 (512GB) and $2,499 (1TB), following a quiet recent price increase; competitive foldables from Apple (foldable iPhone Ultra) and Google (Pixel 11 Pro Fold) are rumored to start near $1,999 and $1,899 respectively, with a cheaper Galaxy Fold Wide rumored at $1,799–$1,999. The Fold 8 appears to be an incremental upgrade—strong on cameras and AI features—while final pricing will hinge on promotions, trade-ins, and how Apple/Google price their foldables.
Motorola’s Razr Fold delivers standout battery life and a versatile inner-screen multitasking experience, but its $1,900 price, preloaded bloatware, lack of magnets, and uneven camera performance make it hard to recommend against stiffer rivals.
Motorola's Razr Fold delivers an 8.1-inch inner foldable display with a smooth hinge and a premium build, but at $1,900 it’s hard to justify given rivals. It packs 16GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and a 6,000 mAh battery with very fast charging, plus a triple 50 MP camera system and optional Moto Pen Ultra stylus. The software leans into Moto AI features that feel scattered and unnecessary, while durability is rated IP49 (water-sealed but not dustproof). It’s a capable, well-made device with strong multitasking and a bright, crease-minimal screen, but the price and AI clutter make it a tough buy versus competing foldables.
Leaks suggest Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be slightly wider and lighter (about 180g vs. 188g), possibly feature a new hinge, and offer a crease-free display. A summer launch is expected alongside the Z Fold 8 and a wider 'Wide Fold' model, signaling ongoing innovation in Samsung's foldable lineup.
Samsung’s 2026 foldable lineup-to-be features three devices—Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Wide Fold, and Galaxy Z Flip 8—headlining a redesign called the “Passport” design. The Fold 8 keeps a tall immersive display while the Wide Fold adopts a broader, tablet-like layout; both shave the front camera cutout for a sleeker look. Camera specs see little change, but charging gets a boost to 45 W for Fold 8 and Wide Fold (Flip 8 remains at 25 W). Launch is set for Samsung’s July 2026 Unpacked, with the lineup aimed at broadening foldables’ appeal to different lifestyles and productivity needs.
Samsung is rumored to unveil a three-model foldable lineup in 2026 — Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 — with refinements such as a 4:3 aspect on the Fold 8 Wide, a smaller front-camera cutout, and the potential for magnetic wireless charging (Qi2). The release window is pegged for mid-2026 (around July), with leaked specs and design tweaks aiming to keep Samsung competitive amid rising foldable competition, though details remain unconfirmed.
Motorola announced its 2026 foldables—Razr, Razr+, Razr Ultra (clamshell) and Razr Fold (book-style)—with preorders starting May 14 and shelves May 21. Prices rise to $799.99, $1,099.99, $1,499.99 and $1,899.99, about $100–$200 higher across the lineup and in line with high-end rivals. Specs emphasize bigger displays (up to 7 inches internal on Fold/Ultra and 6.9 inches on Razr+), high-refresh exterior screens, and upgraded cameras (mostly 50MP triples). Chips vary by model: Razr Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Razr+ with 8s Gen 3, Razr with MediaTek Dimensity 7450X, and Razr Fold with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Batteries range from 4,800mAh to 6,000mAh with fast charging (and wireless/reverse charging on some); AI tools are also highlighted. Motorola frames the price increases as part of a broader RAM/AI memory crunch affecting devices this year.
Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max, a passport-width foldable launching in China next week (April 20) alongside the Pura 90 series; it features a wide, landscape-friendly form factor with a triple rear camera in multiple colors, echoing early leaks of Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold and signaling Huawei’s push into the foldable space ahead of rivals.
A Korea Economic Times report (via 9to5google) claims Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, likely unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new 'Wide Fold' with possible S Pen support; the event could also bring a Z Flip 8, and Samsung typically uses summer Unpacked to refresh foldables and watches, building on the favorable reception of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
New dummy-model leaks indicate Apple's foldable iPhone would feature a 5.5-inch exterior display and a 7.8-inch interior display, plus a smaller dual-camera plate and, notably, no MagSafe ring on the dummy units. Speculation includes possible names like iPhone Ultra and a price around $2,000, with some reports hinting at a December launch if pricing and design decisions aren’t locked, though Apple reportedly aims to launch close to its non-foldable lineup.