Leaked replicas of Samsung's super-wide Fold 8 and new Ultra models reveal big design difference

After the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 was spotted in the wild for the first time, and the leaked replica of an iPhone Ultra/Fold, new images of Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra design models seem to highlight exactly how different Samsung’s new foldables might be from each other.

The side-by-side photo of the low-quality replicas strongly suggests that picking between the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the narrower Fold 8 Ultra will come down to personal preference, highlighting the massive differences in the form factor the new, wider Fold is expected to bring.

While the Fold 8 Ultra is said to be more or less identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the design of the Fold 8 follows the new trend more or less every phone-maker will be jumping on in 2026-2027. It is largely believed that Samsung went down the wider Fold path due to Apple’s decision to make the upcoming foldable iPhone wider. However, Huawei beat both tech giants to the punch by releasing the wide Huawei Pura X Max months earlier.

The wider Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are expected to break cover on July 22, when Samsung is rumored to be holding its next Unpacked event. Meanwhile, the foldable iPhone (Ultra) is said to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 (the wider model) - expected specs:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Inner display: 7.6-inch (4:3 aspect ratio)
• Cover display: 5.4-inch
• Battery: 4,800 mAh with 45W charging
• Cameras: 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide (no telephoto)
• Weight: Rumors circulating around suggest a total weight of 200g
• Rumored announcement date: July 22, 2026