Alongside the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8, a new variant called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is starting to show up in leaks. The idea is to make the Fold feel more like a small tablet when it’s open, instead of sticking to the tall, narrow layout Samsung has used so far. That shift doesn’t come out of nowhere. Huawei already pushed in this direction with its Pura X lineup, and with Apple’s foldable still rumored for later this year, Samsung likely doesn’t want to sit still.
According to tipster Ice Universe, we now have a clearer look at the dimensions. When unfolded, the Z Fold 8 Wide is said to measure 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.3 mm. Folded, it comes in at 161.4 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm.
Put next to Huawei’s Pura X Max, the differences are interesting. Samsung’s version is slightly narrower (161.4mm as compared to Huawei’s 166.5mm), but noticeably thinner, especially when open. That 4.3 mm thickness stands out, and even when folded, it’s slimmer than Huawei’s 11.2 mm. So while the phone is going wider in terms of usable screen space, Samsung still seems focused on keeping the overall profile manageable in hand and pocket.
The display ratios tell the same story
The inner screen is rumored to use a near-square 4:3 aspect ratio, which is much closer to what you’d expect from a tablet. The cover display, meanwhile, is said to sit around 4.7:3.
The thinner build could help with handling and make it stand out from the competition. However, it’s also worth noting that the black bars at the top and bottom will be slightly wider than on Huawei’s Pura X Max when streaming videos.
The Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to launch alongside the standard Fold 8 and the Z Flip 8, likely at Samsung’s usual summer event.
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(Source: Ice Universe)
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