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Phone Arena
21 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Impressed by the Galaxy Z Fold 7? Wait until you hear about the Galaxy Z Fold 8's possible upgrades!
Is it too early to call Samsung's latest book-style foldable a global box-office hit? Perhaps, but it's certainly not premature to put it at or near the top of our list of the best phones money can buy in 2025, especially after our comprehensive and largely glowing Galaxy Z Fold 7 review. Naturally, common sense dictates that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be even better, but you might not be ready for the substantial upgrades Samsung is reportedly preparing for next year. Now, it's clearly way too soon to be sure of anything regarding this 2026 powerhouse (which is obviously unlikely to come out very early in the year), but if we're taking "kro's" latest Galaxy S26 Edge rumor seriously, I think the X leaker's new Z Fold 8 prediction also deserves a little attention. $1000 off (47%) Trade in an eligible device and save up to $1,000 on the phenomenal Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's easily one of the best foldable phones you can buy right now, so act fast and see exactly how much you can save by tapping the button below! Buy at Samsung Those are some bold numbers put out by the generally reliable @kro_roe, although if you ask me, I'm pretty sure nobody can know anything with "75% certainty" about a device like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with close to a year to go before an official announcement. Could the Z Fold 8 be as thin as the Z Fold 7 with a much larger battery under the hood? Probably not. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena I'm not convinced Samsung's top engineers and executives currently know what will and won't be possible for the Z Fold 8 to improve about its predecessor, but because there's rarely smoke without fire in the rumor mill (especially from an occasionally trustworthy insider), I'll assume that the company is at least considering putting a 5,000mAh battery on its next-gen book-style foldable flagship. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 , mind you, barely packs a 4,400mAh cell after the Z Fold 6 did the same last year... and the Z Fold 5 the year before. That would strongly suggest that a battery capacity upgrade in 2026 is not only possible, but necessary and even long overdue, especially with key rivals like Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold this year expected to circle the 5,000mAh mark as well. Then again, squeezing a 4,400mAh battery into the Z Fold 7 while reducing the Z Fold 6 's overall thickness from 12.1 to just 8.9mm and the product weight from 239 to 215 grams was already an amazing engineering achievement, so it might be highly unrealistic to expect a second such feat in a row. It also wouldn't make a lot of sense for Samsung to bump those numbers back up to accommodate a larger juicer, so for the time being, it might be wise to retain your skepticism towards this dreamy rumored improvement. One generally easy way to boost battery capacity is of course a screen size increase, and coincidentally or not, that's another change "kro" is predicting today with "80%" confidence. While the social media tipster makes sure to highlight that he's specifically talking about the inner (aka primary) display, which is apparently set for an aspect ratio "adjustment" in addition to a diagonal bump, there are no details on just how much more screen real estate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could offer compared to this year's Z Fold 7 . For the time being, the Z Fold 8 seems unlikely to massively upgrade the Z Fold 7's already impressive cameras. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena The just-released Galaxy Z Fold 7 , mind you, already sports a generously sized 8-inch main display, adding a not-insignificant 0.4 inches to the Z Fold 6 's inner screen size. Somehow, I doubt Samsung will look to make another such massive jump so soon after the previous one, but I guess weirder things have happened in the foldable market segment in recent years. Another area where I don't think we should realistically expect any big changes in 2026 is the camera, which Samsung impressively improved on the Z Fold 7 compared to the Z Fold 6 . Of course, the company could leave the monster 200MP primary rear-facing snapper unchanged and upgrade one or several of the other four imaging sensors, but even @kro_roe is not ready to vouch for this particular part of his Z Fold 8 prophecy, rating it at a modest (and weirdly specific) 42 percent confidence level.
India Today
7 days ago
- India Today
Samsung tipped to use carbon fibre in Galaxy Z Fold 8, could bring back S-Pen support
Samsung seems to be reconsidering some of the materials it uses for its upcoming foldable phones — particularly the Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch next year. According to a report from TheElec, the company is currently testing both titanium and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the phone's internal backplate. That may sound like a small technical change, but it could have a big impact on durability, thickness, and even the return of the much-requested S Pen support. And this time, Samsung's decision might not just be about design — it could come down to global material supply issues, especially around recent years, Samsung has used different materials for its Galaxy Z Fold lineup, depending on the model and whether the phone included S Pen support. Devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 to Z Fold 6 used CFRP, mainly because of the need to accommodate the digitiser — a component that allows for S Pen input. On the other hand, the newer Galaxy Z Fold 7, which didn't support the S Pen, used titanium for its backplate. Titanium is light, strong, and helps reduce overall thickness. But with trade tensions between the US and China potentially affecting the titanium supply chain, Samsung is now keeping its options CFRP does make a comeback in the Galaxy Z Fold 8, that could be a sign that Samsung is planning to reintroduce S Pen support. There's already talk that Samsung is developing a thinner digitiser for the Fold series, which could allow for S Pen compatibility without adding too much thickness. And given how much Galaxy Note and S Ultra users still love their stylus, that could be a welcome return — especially if Samsung finds a way to make the Fold more practical for productivity users. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be exploring new stylus input tech. While the Fold series previously relied on EMR (Electro Magnetic Resonance) for S Pen support, there's now the possibility of switching to AES (Active Electrostatic Solution) — the same tech used by Apple's Pencil. That change could allow for S Pen-like functionality without a built-in digitiser, possibly helping Samsung keep the phone slim while still offering stylus Display is also looking at alternate backplate materials, including glass. Glass is lighter and cheaper, but it remains to be seen whether it can provide the kind of structural support needed in a foldable device.- Ends
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 may have an advantage over next year's Galaxy Z Fold 8 — here's why
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 only just arrived, but there is already a Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumor from The Elec (via SamMobile) to check out. And it's possibly concerning news about a key component of Samsung's foldables. The backplate, which supports the inner folding display and works with the hinge to make the phone fold and unfold, is made of strong and light titanium on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But Samsung is allegedly weighing up moving back to a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic design, which was used on all Galaxy Z Folds between the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. A big reason given for this would be the difficulty of sourcing titanium parts from China. That could pose a major problem for Samsung given U.S. tariff plans. While it would technically be a downgrade, it unfortunately makes sense that Samsung would be considering factors beyond what's best for the phone when it comes to its components. It would be awkward for Samsung to take this step backwards, given how the Z Fold 7 recently scored a big durability win by surviving 500,000 folds — 50% more than the Z Fold 6, in independent testing. While Samsung made several changes to the Z Fold 7's architecture, the new back plate likely contributed to this result. Samsung first used a titanium plate on last year's Galaxy Z Fold SE, a limited-run, limited-availability model that paved much of the way to the excellent Galaxy Z Fold 7. It helped thin the phone significantly, but as The Elec explains, it also meant that Samsung could no longer include a digitizer layer for the S Pen, as the metal would cause interference with signals from the stylus. If Samsung returned to CFRP, a possible benefit of the "downgrade" would be the return of stylus support to the Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, the two problems with that are a) the phone could get thicker again as a result and b) Samsung is apparently already working on alternate stylus designs that could work without needing a digitizer. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 hasn't even gone on open sale yet — that happens on July 24th — so if you're now convinced that it's the foldable for you, you can read our guide to Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order deals and get yourself a bargain right now. But as much as we like the Z Fold 7, you shouldn't make a buying decision based on one piece of rumored evidence for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 alone. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
GSM Arena
22-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 might have a downgraded hardware component
Samsung's just launched the Galaxy Z Fold7, which is its thinnest and lightest book-style foldable yet. Today in Samsung's home of Korea there are already rumors about its successor, the Galaxy Z Fold8, which, if nothing changes in Samsung's usual schedule, should be launching next July. The company is now said to be considering both titanium and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for the backplate material for the Fold8. That's notable because the Fold7's predecessors from the Galaxy Z Fold3 onwards have used CFRP, but the Fold7 itself has switched to titanium, first seen in the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition from last year. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Titanium was used in the Fold7 to reduce thickness, and along with the removal of the digitizer for the S Pen, this has cut it down by 0.6mm. However, metals can possibly interfere with the S Pen, at least the electromagnetic resonance based tech that Samsung has been using. The company is currently said to be developing a technology to make the digitizer slimmer, and thus reintroduce S Pen support - perhaps as soon as next year. Demand for this is apparently quite strong. Samsung may even adopt a digitizer-less technology, such as the active electrostatic solution employed by the Apple Pencil, in which case it can safely continue to use metal backplates with no fear of interference. Another reason why it's testing an alternative to titanium has to do with supply-related concerns especially regarding the US tariff war. Samsung basically wants to make sure sudden changes in supply chains don't catch it off guard. Of course we are still very far away from the Fold8's launch, so a lot of things can change. We'll keep you posted. In the meantime, don't miss our Galaxy Z Fold7 review, it's freshly published. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Source (in Korean)
Android Authority
21-07-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung's next foldable might drop a premium material but regain a fan-favorite feature
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is considering switching from titanium to carbon fiber in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 due to supply chain concerns. Using carbon fiber could also enable the return of S Pen support, which isn't as compatible with titanium. Samsung is working on thinner stylus technology but hasn't confirmed whether the S Pen will return next year. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 hasn't even shipped yet, but Samsung already appears to be rethinking some key design elements for its 2026 follow-up. While it might sound like a technical decision, the choice could have big implications for S Pen support. According to Korean outlet The Elec, Samsung is considering two materials for the Galaxy Z Fold 8's backplate: titanium and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Titanium is what you'll find in the Z Fold 7 and the Z Fold SE, both of which dropped S Pen support in favor of a thinner, sleeker design. However, sourcing the metal could become tricky as much of the global supply comes from China, and Samsung is reportedly concerned about the risk of ongoing trade tensions. CFRP is less flashy, but Samsung used it in the Z Fold 3 through Z Fold 6 precisely because it worked better with the EMR digitizer layer needed for S Pen input. And while Samsung's latest foldable dropped stylus support entirely, the company hasn't closed the door on the feature just yet. Last week, a Samsung executive confirmed the company is developing thinner and more innovative S Pen tech, and may reconsider stylus support if the new approach is ready and consumer demand is strong. One potential solution would mimic Apple's AES-based stylus input, which doesn't require a digitizer layer at all. Whatever your views on the tariff tensions, if they lead to the return of the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a particular subset of the Samsung fanbase will be pleased. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
