{"id":100742,"date":"2026-04-27T08:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/galaxy-z-fold-8-and-flip-8-leak-hints-at-samsung-phones-for-the-first-time\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:45:18","slug":"galaxy-z-fold-8-and-flip-8-leak-hints-at-samsung-phones-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/galaxy-z-fold-8-and-flip-8-leak-hints-at-samsung-phones-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 leak hints at Samsung phones for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:1595px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;aspect-ratio:1595 \/ 897\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1.jpg.webp 1595w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-1000w-562h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-1-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_Ui e_e e_P\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung&#8217;s upcoming foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Wide, and Flip 8, have been leaked in the form of dummy units.<\/li>\n<li>Dummies compare three devices in physical dimensions.<\/li>\n<li>Another unique aspect is the presence of circular rings on the back, indicating magnetic charging support for these devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Samsung&#8217;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 &#8220;wide&#8221; edition <em>added to the bottom <\/em>To compete with Apple&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Tech influencers and tipsters <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SonnyDickson\/status\/2048587127416611042?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sonny dixon<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_wk e_e\" style=\"--columns:2\"><button type=\"button\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.04%;aspect-ratio:1383 \/ 775\"><source sizes=\"calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) \/ 2)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open.jpg.webp 1383w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-1000w-560h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-675w-378h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) \/ 2)\" title=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Flip 8 Wide Dummy Open\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open.jpg 1383w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-1000w-560h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-675w-378h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Flip 8 Wide Dummy Open\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-open.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/button><button type=\"button\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:57.58%;aspect-ratio:1240 \/ 714\"><source sizes=\"calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) \/ 2)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded.jpg.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-64w-37h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-1000w-576h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-660w-380h.jpg.webp 660w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-675w-389h.jpg.webp 675w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) \/ 2)\" title=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Flip 8 Wide Dummy Folded\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-64w-37h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-1000w-576h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-660w-380h.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded-675w-389h.jpg 675w\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Flip 8 Wide Dummy Folded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-Flip-8-Wide-dummies-folded.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>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&#8217;ve seen a similar comparison with CAD images in the past, where the Fold 8 Wide doesn&#8217;t look smaller by any account. The latest leak with real-life images appears to confirm that belief.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Dk e_Ck\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_am\"><picture class=\"e_em e_fm e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_em e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>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&#8217;s MagSafe, but the leaked dummies raise questions about Samsung&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:1598px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;aspect-ratio:1598 \/ 899\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3.jpg.webp 1598w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Comparison 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3.jpg 1598w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3-840w-472h.jpg 840w\" alt=\"Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Comparison 3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-comparison-3.jpg\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_uc e_P\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR Samsung&#8217;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. 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