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Samsung to unveil new foldables, including Galaxy Z Fold 8 'Wide' in London

Published: 09 Apr. 2026, 21:03 Updated: 09 Apr. 2026, 21:19

A customer examines a Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold at a store in Jung District, central Seoul, on Jan. 6. [YONHAP]

Samsung Electronics is expected to unveil its new foldable smartphones in London this July, according to industry sources on Thursday, setting the stage for a potential design shift as competition in the category intensifies.

Samsung will likely introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series at a Galaxy Unpacked event in the British capital, along with a new variant, which observers are tentatively calling the “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide” based on leaked images and renders.

The company has typically launched its flagship S series in the first half of the year, followed by its foldable Z lineup in the second.

The key question surrounding this year’s event is whether Samsung will introduce a foldable model with a wider screen ratio.

Previous Galaxy Fold models have featured an internal display with an aspect ratio close to 1.1:1 — nearly square when unfolded. The new model, however, is expected to adopt a 4:3 ratio, significantly widening the screen and potentially offering a more tablet-like experience.

Some analysts see the possible redesign as a preemptive move against Apple, which is widely reported to be developing its own foldable model with a similar 4:3-style display. Such a shift would position Samsung for a more direct showdown with Apple in the global foldable smartphone market, which the Korean company currently dominates.

Samsung held a 40 percent share of global foldable shipments last year, followed by China’s Huawei at 30 percent, Motorola at 12 percent and Honor at 7 percent, according to global technology market analysis company Counterpoint Research,

However, if Apple launches a foldable smartphone this year, Samsung’s market share could fall to 31 percent, with Apple capturing 28 percent, according to Counterpoint Research.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable device at its annual product launch event in September.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY YI WOO-LIM [[email protected]]