TL;DR
- Samsung’s upcoming foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Wide, and Flip 8, have been leaked in the form of dummy units.
- Dummies compare three devices in physical dimensions.
- Another unique aspect is the presence of circular rings on the back, indicating magnetic charging support for these devices.
Samsung’s next major Unpacked event, where it will officially unveil its latest foldables, is only a few months away. Ahead of that launch, leaks and speculation emerged about a new “wide” edition added to the bottom To compete with Apple’s first folding iPhone. After a round of leaks that focused on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide in digital forms, we are now seeing a new leak that goes into detail about the differences in physical specifications.
Tech influencers and tipsters sonny dixon Samsung has shared pictures of a dummy for its upcoming foldable lineup. This includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and the much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide.
The dummies appear to be fabricated from metal, possibly aluminium, and represent three foldables in both open and folded states, providing a good sense of the difference in dimensions between the standard and wide variants of the Fold 8. We’ve seen a similar comparison with CAD images in the past, where the Fold 8 Wide doesn’t look smaller by any account. The latest leak with real-life images appears to confirm that belief.
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Interestingly, the dummies also show rings on the back of the devices, which are presumably for magnetic wireless charging. So far, Samsung has relied on special Qi2-compliant cases to achieve the same effect as Apple’s MagSafe, but the leaked dummies raise questions about Samsung’s plans to integrate magnets into the body. Meanwhile, there are similar speculations regarding the iPhone Fold, especially since Apple is reportedly trying to keep the phone as thin as possible.
Of course, these dummies could be based on templates that case makers may be using to prepare for the launch of the next set of foldables. Those templates themselves may be based on the leaked dimensions.
With still a few months to go before the launch, we hope more leaks emerge and give us some clarity on the wireless charging situation. In addition to the addition of magnets (if it happens), the Fold 8 may also get a slightly larger battery, while the Flip 8 may use the same pack as last year.
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