Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Projected to Reduce Crease, Expand Cover Screen

Galaxy Unpacked Scheduled for July 22 in London

Samsung Electronics has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22, 2026, in London, a city Samsung describes as one that “moves forward, not by chasing trends, but by setting them.” The manufacturer intends to showcase the latest additions to its foldable portfolio, which the company claims will deliver “more personal and adaptive experiences” and set a new standard for the AI era. The event will be broadcast live via Samsung’s official channels, including Samsung.com, the Samsung Newsroom, and its YouTube channel, starting at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. EDT, 3 p.m. CEST).

Design Shifts: The Move Toward Wider Displays

Ahead of the official announcement, high-quality renders leaked by Android Headlines offer what has been described as the clearest look yet at a device designed around a core problem no previous Galaxy Fold solved: making the phone usable when it is shut. The images show a wider, shorter body with a cover screen proportioned more like a standard smartphone rather than the “cramped slabs” on prior models. According to Tom’s Guide, these leaked images appear to align with Samsung’s own teaser imagery showing a “squatter foldable silhouette” in at least three colorways, which lends the leak added credibility. The renders are reported to carry unusual weight for pre-launch material, as SamMobile noted that earlier leaks had only surfaced case molds and real-world photos that offered little sense of actual proportions.

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The outer display is reported at 5.5 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio. 9to5Google described these proportions as reminiscent of the original Pixel Fold’s “passport design,” a useful comparison for users who found the closed form functional in a way previous Galaxy Folds were not. The inner display is expected to run 7.6 inches at a 4:3 ratio. The body is reported to measure approximately 9.7mm folded and 4.5mm unfolded, with a weight of around 200 grams, according to Android Authority and 9to5Google. Retail colorways are expected to include Cream, Graphite, and Lavender, with Pistachio as a Samsung.com exclusive.

This follows our earlier report, Galaxy Z Fold8 Launch Dates, Pixel 11 NYC Event & Google Backup Changes: Key Updates.

Diverging Paths: Analyzing the Leaks

Market intelligence suggests that Samsung may be segmenting its foldable lineup. The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, previously called the “Fold 8 Wide” in early leaks, appears to target buyers who found the Fold too awkward to use when closed. Conversely, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to be the direct successor to the Z Fold 7, offering familiar proportions, stronger cameras, and continuity for existing users, per Tom’s Guide.

A separate hinge claim from tipster Ice Universe, corroborated by a Naver forum post citing South Korean supply-chain sources and covered by Trusted Reviews, suggests Samsung may have substantially reduced the inner display crease, though potentially at a cost to Flex Mode stability. However, the identity of the Ultra device remains a subject of debate. Following the emergence of a viral video, Ice Universe offered a “surprising theory” that the device shown in the clip cannot be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. After further review, he noted inconsistencies including a display with “too much glare,” a camera bump that differs in detail from the new design, and a camera cutout that is “too large.” He concluded the device is likely a Galaxy Z Fold 7, though he acknowledged this does not explain why the display appears almost perfectly crease-free. As the July 22 reveal approaches, Samsung encourages users to register at samsung.com/unpacked for updates, noting that leaks are “never 100 percent certain.”

Read also: Samsung Confirms Galaxy Z Fold 8 Chip: What You Need to Know.

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