New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ Leak: Key iPhone Fold Split

InnovationConsumer TechNew Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ Leak: Key iPhone Fold SplitByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorApr 25, 2026, 04:29pm EDTApr 25, 2026, 04:30pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung’s iPhone Fold rival, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, is coming this summer. That looks certain. The device has received certification from regulatory authorities confirming its existence, and we’ve even seen some early images that show the phone’s new wide shape.Now, a fresh leak has revealed how Samsung will shrink the selfie camera on the inner display, alongside details about the phone’s new ultra-wide shape and how it will differ from the upcoming Apple iPhone Fold. Read on for more, and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal updates.Samsung To Debut New Selfie Camera Tech In The Galaxy Z Fold 8 WideThe Galaxy Z TriFold has a similar wide-screen build to the Galaxy Z fold 8 Wide. Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg© 2025 Bloomberg Finance LPSamsung tipster Ice Universe posted new images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new selfie camera tech on X today, which revealed a significantly smaller hole on the main display. The new punch-hole measures in at 2.5mm in diameter compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 3.7mm sensor. A huge 32% reduction in size.MORE FOR YOUSamsung has reduced the footprint of its foldable phone selfie cameras over the years. The brand started with a large cutout on the main screen (which impacted content) in the early iterations of the Galaxy Z Fold series, to moving it under the display for a more seamless experience—but at the cost of worse camera quality. Finally, Samsung went back to where it started with a physical punch-hole on the main screen in the Galaxy Z Fold 7. A visible, and ph...