Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Could Launch Alongside Wider Variant Listed in GSMA Database: Report

Dec 2, 2025 - 06:00
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Could Launch Alongside Wider Variant Listed in GSMA Database: Report
Samsung’s newly listed SM-F971U device in the GSMA database is reportedly not a Flip FE but a new “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold variant planned for 2026. Its model number and H8 codename indicate a second high-end Fold developed alongside the standard Fold 8. Reports suggest a wider 18:9 cover display and an almost square 18:18 inner screen, addressing complaints about narrow Fold designs. The device is seen as a response to Apple’s expected foldable and may join Samsung’s expanding 2026 foldable lineup.