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Samsung is reportedly expanding its foldable lineup with two devices: the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a cheaper model, featuring wider, more durable designs and software upgrades (Android 17, One UI 9), plus planned production of millions to drive mainstream adoption without large price increases.
Samsung is steering the foldable market toward book-style designs with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a near-square inner display, enhanced multitasking, and creaseless screen technology aimed at improving durability, while rivals like Apple prepare their own entry amid a broader industry shift toward productivity-focused foldables, with Samsung projecting about 3.5 million Z Fold 8 sales in 2026.
Honor plans to unveil the Magic V6 at MWC 2026 with rumored 7,000 mAh battery, a 200 MP primary camera and a periscope sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and BeiDou satellite communication, in multiple colors; the foldable is drawing more interest than the rival Robot Phone, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the iPhone Fold, with a Barcelona launch set for March 2–5.
Samsung reportedly plans to manufacture about 3.5 million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units and 2.5–3 million Galaxy Z Flip 8 units in the second half of 2026, marking the first time the Fold line is expected to outsell the Flip, driven by a thinner, lighter design and upgraded cameras that aim to boost the more expensive, higher-margin Fold lineup.
Samsung is gearing up to release the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a focus on reducing the fold crease through a dual ultra-thin glass sandwich, redesigned laminate, and laser-drilled micro-perforations, potentially lowering crease visibility by around 20% versus the Fold 7. The device is also expected to improve battery life and camera performance, while Samsung and Apple reportedly pursue different foldable strategies—Samsung prioritizing flexibility and durability, Apple emphasizing rigidity with a glass substrate—highlighting a competitive future for foldable smartphones.
Samsung reportedly plans to coat the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s display with Ultra-Thin Glass on the top and bottom layers to cut the fold crease by at least 20%, a move highlighted after a crease-free panel demo at CES 2026. UTG is noted as a cheaper, more readily available option, and Samsung may offer a different panel for the iPhone Fold compared with its own foldables to maintain a crease-free look.
Samsung Display unveiled a crease-free OLED panel for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, using a metal reinforcing plate and a redesigned OCA layer to boost rigidity and reduce wrinkles. Apple reportedly plans a different reinforcement path, using glass as the structural support for its foldable iPhone, indicating distinct engineering approaches. Both devices are expected in the second half of 2026, with Samsung potentially launching first.
Samsung Display has unveiled a new foldable OLED at CES 2026 that appears completely crease-free, thanks to a new metal plate design that reduces stress during folding. This innovation could be used in upcoming devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's first foldable iPhone, potentially revolutionizing foldable phone durability and design. However, its real-world durability remains to be seen.
Samsung is working on lighter foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the Flip potentially weighing 150g and the Fold 8 possibly featuring a larger 5,000mAh battery, though some weight reductions seem unlikely. Despite rising component costs, Samsung may keep the Galaxy S26 series prices stable but could increase prices for some Galaxy A series models.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to see camera improvements, including a jump in ultra-wide-angle and telephoto sensor resolutions, while maintaining the same primary and selfie camera specs as its predecessor, aiming to enhance its appeal without significantly increasing the price.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature camera upgrades, including a higher-resolution 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, building on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's camera system, with an expected release around July 2026.
Samsung is considering replacing the titanium backplate of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic one to cut costs due to supply chain issues caused by the US-China trade war, which may slightly reduce durability but will make the device cheaper to produce. The move is based on reports and should be taken with caution, especially since the Galaxy Z Fold 7 still features a titanium backplate and offers a promotional deal.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 aims to address one of the main issues with foldable phones by introducing a crease-free display technology using a laser-drilled metal display plate, which could also be used in Apple's first foldable iPhone, potentially leading to a competitive showdown between the two devices.