Galaxy Z Fold 8, Wide Variant Images in One UI 9 Build

Images of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new wider foldable variant have appeared in an early build of the company's One UI 9 software, providing the most detailed preview to date of both devices ahead of their expected July launch.

The discoveries, reported by Android Authority after examining the firmware, show the Galaxy Z Fold 8, codenamed Q8, with a design closely resembling its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It features three vertically aligned rear cameras positioned on a camera island in the top-left corner and a near 11 aspect ratio for its inner display. The wider model, codenamed H8 and referred to as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, adopts a shorter, stouter form factor with a squarer external display. Its rear includes two vertically aligned cameras in the same position as the standard model, suggesting one fewer lens than previous Galaxy Z Fold devices. The Wide variant is projected to have a roughly 4:3 aspect ratio, which could improve horizontal video viewing and multitasking when unfolded.

These visuals align with prior CAD-based renders and aspect ratio leaks from the same software build. While the images are not to scale, they highlight the Wide model's...