Galaxy Z Fold 8 to resolve one key foldable issue while packing big battery

We reported back in July that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could use an ASP laser-drilled metal plate to eliminate the display crease. A visible display crease is one of the biggest issues that has plagued foldable smartphones since their inception. While Samsung and other smartphone OEMs have successfully managed to reduce the size and visibility of the display crease, it is still very much present. 

So, if Samsung can get rid of the display crease in next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, it will be a major improvement and, possibly, a huge selling point. Korean outlet Deal Site has now confirmed that, per industry sources, Samsung is indeed employing a laser-drilled metal plate to solve the display crease issue. The solution, interestingly, is also expected to be employed by the foldable iPhone.

In addition to the elimination of the display crease, Deal Site also reports that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to get a 5,000+ mAh battery. This will be a big gain over the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (available on Amazon), as Samsung’s current flagship foldable relies on a 4,400 mAh cell.

However, aside from the display crease reduction, the most intriguing aspect of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the alleged return of the S Pen. Deal Site claims that “expectations are also high” for the inclusion of the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Samsung left out the S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, possibly to reduce the thickness of the display.

Finally, Deal Site suggests that Samsung is aware of Apple’s decision to release a foldable iPhone in 2027. So, the company is reportedly “likely to make further improvements” to the Galaxy Fold 8 to compete favorably with the launch of the 2027 iPhone Fold.