Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide specs leak but what's surprising are the missing features

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 render — (Image credit: OnLeaks/AndroidHeadlines)

A new report reveals some alleged specs for both the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored Galaxy Z Fold "Wide," which includes a bigger battery and improved cameras.

The leaked specs from the Greek publication TechManiacs (via GSMArena). The Greek leak shows some expected upgrades and updates, but another leak reveals a surprising lack of features that could make the Z Fold 8 a downgrade for some.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 leaked render — (Image credit: Android Headlines)

Per Techmaniacs, Samsung will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 silicon as found in the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra. No real surprise, as that's a trend Samsung has stuck with for a couple of years now.

The Z Fold 8 is supposed to weigh 210 grams and measure 4.1mm when unfolded, which is slightly thinner and about 5 grams lighter than the Z Fold 7. The 200MP main and 10MP selfie cameras would remain the same, but the ultrawide could bump up to 50MP. The leak doesn't mention the telephoto, but the Z Fold 7 currently uses a 10MP lens.

One nice upgrade is a 5,000 mAh battery that finally matches what's in the Ultra phones and is bigger than the 4,400 mAh in the Z Fold 7.

Galaxy Z Fold Wide specs

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide — (Image credit: Android Headlines / OnLeaks)

The rumored Z Fold Wide, which is reportedly being made in response to the iPhone Fold, got some specs leaked by Techmaniacs.

This includes a 4:3 aspect ratio, two 50MP rear cameras for the wide and ultrawide lenses, a 4,800 mAh battery, and weighs about 200 grams. None of these rumors is particularly new, but it does seem to confirm previous leaks.

But what's missing

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra showing Privacy Display — (Image credit: Future)

Separately, a different leak from regular Samsung leaker Ice Universe revealed a surprising lack of features.

According to his most recent tweet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will not feature the controversial Privacy Display. This may be a boon for some, as complaints about fuzzy text and eye strain abounded when the S26 Ultra launched in March.

He also said that it would not have S Pen support. However, Samsung did ditch the S Pen with the Z Fold 7. The company blamed the foldable phone's thinness, though it has promised to develop a thinner, more innovative stylus. Ice Universe's claim does contradict a recent rumor claiming the Z Fold 8 would launch with a new S Pen.

Finally, since launching the original Z Fold, Samsung has slowly reduced the crease in the display. However, Ice Universe says the "crease doesn't improve much."

To be fair, it's much better on the Z Fold 7, but if Apple finally launches the iPhone Fold this year, that company's whole goal has been to eliminate the crease. The Z Fold 8 will look dated by comparison.

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