The usual buildup to Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event has begun, and with it comes an expected flood of reports, speculations, leaks, and news. The company is expected to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, according to reports. Meanwhile, the company has started teasing its upcoming foldables, hinting at a new wider variant this time. The line-up is expected to feature the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8 variants.
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Samsung hints at a massive redesign for its foldable smartphone but has not announced an exact launch date. The company has launched a teaser campaign ahead of the official announcement, removing all the posts from its main Instagram profiles and sharing six short new videos. These videos include all sorts of everyday stuff, from chocolate bars, and slices of pizza to puzzle, Photo, Squeegee, Dalgona and the Taj Mahal, but they’re shown in a shorter, broader format.
One of the videos also has a wallpaper with the number 8, which might be a reference to the anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series. The advertising seems to be a reaction to past complaints about the small screen on the covers of their gadgets. The new design hints at a wider foldable form factor that would seem more like a normal smartphone when closed.
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What did the rumours and leaks reveal?
Samsung is still not confirming what is coming just yet, but previous reports claim that this year it will launch two new book-style foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to include a new design called “Wide” or a passport-like design as a response to customer input on the aspect ratio of its folding smartphones. The new model appears to be shorter and wider than its predecessors, with a 5.5-inch cover screen with a 16:10 ratio and a 7.6-inch interior display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide might drop its rear camera and have a smaller battery to make it more competitive on the market.
When folded, it will measure 9.7mm and weigh 201 grams. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, however, is expected to retain its tall and thin look while packing in premium specs. This model could have a bigger battery, maybe 5,000mAh, so it would be better in performance and battery life.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, on the other hand, is said to sport the same signature design but with major upgrades under the hood. The device is said to have 12GB RAM and will be powered by the Samsung Exynos 2600 CPU, which will be based on a 2nm architecture.
The device would likely retain the 4.1-inch outer FlexWindow, with a new mechanical design to help minimise the appearance of the crease on the main display.
Expected battery specs include a 4,300mAh battery with support for 25W cable charging. Supply chain reports suggest that the Z Flip 8 might be the last model in the Z Flip series, as Samsung looks to tri-fold and multi-fold designs for future smartphones.
The foldables will reportedly come with One UI 9 based on Android 17.
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Besides the Z Flip 5, the firm is slated to launch the Galaxy Watch 9 Series, the next iteration of its flagship wearable device. Also, there are mounting rumours concerning the unveiling of Samsung’s long-awaited smart glasses project, with the expectation that an official launch is imminent.
