The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide first appeared in a photo, promising to be the answer to the first foldable iPhone

Samsung is preparing a new foldable flagship – Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide

*Will the model be able to compete with the first foldable iPhone?*

What’s known about the project
Parameter Information Name (public) SM‑F971U Internal designation H8 (for employees only) Release date Summer 2025, alongside Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 Goal Provide a competitive foldable smartphone that Apple plans to launch in fall 2025

Design and displays
- Opened state: display aspect ratio optimized for video viewing.

- Foldable device: two screens – inner 7.6″, outer 5.4″.

- Dimensions:

- Unfolded: 123.9 × 164.4 × 4.9 mm

- Folded: 123.9 × 82.2 × 9.8 mm

- Camera module: thickest element – 14.6 mm; design resembles Galaxy S25 Edge.

Technical specifications
Component Specification Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Battery 5000 mAh Charging Fast charging 45 W (via cable)

Conclusion
Samsung leverages the accumulated experience from three‑hinge models to offer a new foldable flagship with an improved screen aspect ratio and competitive specs. If Apple truly plans to launch the first foldable iPhone in fall 2025, Samsung intends to beat the competitor by releasing its model in the same summer season.