Samsung’s Galaxy phones rarely stay hidden until launch. Leaks often reveal renders, specs, and software clues months before Unpacked. The same now appears to be happening with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Samsung’s rumored Z Fold 8 Wide, which have reportedly appeared inside a One UI 9 build.
According to Android Authority, images of two unreleased Samsung foldables were found inside a One UI 9 build. One is reportedly the Galaxy Z Fold 8, listed under the codename Q8, while the other is the Z Fold 8 Wide, listed as H8. Samsung has not announced either device, so these details should still be treated as leaks rather than confirmed information.
Is Samsung’s wide foldable finally breaking away from the usual Fold design?
The Z Fold 8 Wide is the more noticeable device in the leak. The software image reportedly shows a shorter and wider body, a squat cover display, and a rear camera design that appears similar to the Galaxy S25 Edge. That description lines up with the renders shared by Android Headlines.
Earlier reports have claimed that Samsung’s wide foldable could feature a 7.6-inch inner OLED display, a 5.4-inch cover screen, a wider 4:3-style layout, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a dual-cell battery with around 4,800mAh typical capacity. The device has also been rumored to support magnetic Qi2 charging.
Will the Galaxy Z Fold 8 bring bigger upgrades under the hood?
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears to be a more familiar update. The leaked software image reportedly shows a device that looks very close to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which matches previous unofficial renders suggesting only minor exterior changes. Earlier leaks have pointed to a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging, two upgrades that would address common complaints about Samsung’s book-style foldables.
While the Galaxy Z Flip 8 was not spotted in the One UI 9 images mentioned in this leak, Samsung is still expected to launch its next clamshell foldable alongside the Fold 8 lineup around July. Recent reports suggest the Flip 8 may be a smaller upgrade on the battery front, with Samsung expected to keep a 4,300mAh battery and 25W wired charging. That would leave one of the Flip series’ older compromises in place, especially as rival flip phones like the Razr Ultra 2026 continue pushing larger batteries and faster charging.
