… After years of criticism over the narrow cover screens on earlier Fold models, Samsung finally embraced a wider, more phone-like display with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 . That change made the Fold feel much more like a regular smartphone when closed. …
… Other reports from this cycle of leaks indicate that Samsung might also downgrade camera hardware on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide . The wider model might not have a telephoto lens at all and instead might opt for two 50MP rear cameras instead of the triple camera setup rumored for the regular Fold 8. …
… In addition to these illustrations, we’ve also recently seen the publication of some CAD-based renders of Fold 8 Wide hardware, including a very handy comparison render against the standard Z Fold 8: Android Headlines For users familiar with the regular Fold models, picking up the Fold 8 Wide might… …
… Already this week, we’ve seen the publication of two sets of CAD renders detailing the hardware of first the Galaxy Z Fold 8 , and then, just yesterday, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide . …
… The Fold 8 Wide is easily the more eye-catching of the two. Its wider shape looks closer to a conventional smartphone when folded, potentially making everyday tasks feel more natural. …
… For Samsung in 2026, that looks like it’s going to mean expanding its lineup to include not just the Galaxy Z Fold 8 , but also a new, wider Fold. …
… By • April 6, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Ryan McLeod / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s expected to introduce a new wider version of the Galaxy Z Fold this summer. Recent renders have attempted to preview what to expect from this so-called Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. …
… The Razr Fold’s primary camera has a pixel size of 1.6 microns, while the 200MP unit on the Fold 7 has a pixel size of just 0.6 microns. The Razr also has a wider aperture of f/1.6, compared to the Fold 7’s f/1.7. I know there’s more to making a good camera than hardware specs like this. …
… While the new setup allows for a wider aperture and circular bokeh, the minimum focus distance has regressed from 26cm to 52cm. Samsung has removed “periscope” from its official S26 Ultra materials, despite the new hardware still using light-bending prisms. …
… There are three cameras on the back of the Razr Fold, all of which are 50MP sensors. The primary camera is physically larger and has a wider aperture than those on the Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. …