{"id":6673,"date":"2026-04-27T18:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-shows-off-its-new-form-factor-in-side-by-side-leak-gallery\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:45:48","slug":"galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-shows-off-its-new-form-factor-in-side-by-side-leak-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-shows-off-its-new-form-factor-in-side-by-side-leak-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy Z Fold 8 \u2018Wide\u2019 shows off its new form factor in side-by-side leak [Gallery]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Galaxy Z Fold 8 \u2018Wide\u2019 shows off its new form factor in side-by-side leak [Gallery]<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Samsung\u2019s upcoming foldable lineup includes its first new mainstream form factor in years, as the \u201cWide\u201d device enters the fold (ba dum) as a second book-style device. In a new leak of dummy units, we\u2019re getting a better look at just how different the Galaxy Z Fold 8 \u201cWide\u201d will be.<\/p>\n

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8\u2019s wider sibling, thought to be called \u201cWide,\u201d is set to be a pretty major departure for the lineup. Leaks have shown repeatedly how the new form factor with its inner 4:3 display will differ from the existing design, with a much wider inner panel and an outer display akin to the original Google Pixel Fold. The main Galaxy Z Fold 8, meanwhile, isn\u2019t expected to change much at all.<\/p>\n

Samsung is thought to be chasing, or at least pre-empting, Apple\u2019s first foldable iPhone with this design.<\/p>\n

As much as the dimensions tell us how different this new design will be, a picture is worth a thousand words \u2013 or two, in this case.<\/p>\n

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The infamous Sonny Dickson took to Twitter\/X today to share images of alleged Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 \u201cWide\u201d dummy units. These show the new devices side-by-side, really showing just how radically different the \u201cWide\u201d is. It\u2019s much wider and much shorter, falling into a footprint that feels not all that much larger than the Flip 8, especially considering that the standard Fold is roughly the size of a standard slab.<\/p>\n

Notably, these dummies also show rings for the wireless charging hardware. Previously, we might have been excited at the implication of Qi2 magnets, but Samsung seems disinterested in properly adopting this industry standard \u2013 if anything, the company looks to continue making compatibility a nightmare.<\/p>\n

Samsung is expected to launch these devices side-by-side and, personally, I\u2019m excited for the \u201cWide.\u201d I was a huge fan of the original Pixel Fold\u2019s form factor, but I\u2019m certainly curious to see the two side-by-side in person. With this closer look, though, it only continues to drive my own excitement.<\/p>\n

The new lineup of Galaxy Z foldables is reportedly launching on July 22.<\/p>\n