Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide
The experimental Fold
If rumors are true, then we might get a new addition to the Galaxy Fold series purportedly called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. The main appeal is said to be the wider, almost square-like aspect ratio similar to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This should make it more ergonomic and better for reading books or browsing the web.
Pros
- Rumored to feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip
- Might be cheaper than the standard Fold 8
- More ergonomic aspect ratio
- Should be just as capable as the main Fold 8
Cons
- Only two rear cameras are expected
- Battery size might be smaller than the Fold 8
Motorola’s stunning debut
The Motorola Razr Fold is the company’s first book-style foldable and it has gone all out to ensure it’s very competitive against Samsung’s offering. Some of the highlights include the IP49 rating, impressive camera specs, and the massive battery capacity.
Pros
- Priced aggressively
- Massive 6,000mAh battery, 80W charging
- More impressive cameras than the Fold 8 Wide
- Smoother outer display with 165Hz refresh rate
- Support for stylus (sold separately)
Cons
- Software may not be as refined as Samsung
- Slightly heavier and thicker than the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide
- Only single variant available
With the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide expected to arrive in July, should you wait for it or grab the Razr Fold now? Let’s compare both phones based on what we know so far and see how they stack up.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Pricing and availability
The Motorola Razr Fold launched in the U.S. on April 29, 2026. Pre-orders began starting May 14 and it will go on sale from May 21. Motorola has priced the Razr Fold at $1,900 and this is for the sole variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It comes in two colors, Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White.
We are few months away from the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide to go official and I assume it should cost a bit less than the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8. Seeing how the current Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at nearly $2,000, we can assume the same (if not $100 more) for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. This should put the Fold 8 Wide at around $1,800, if my assumption is correct.
I’m also expecting limited storage configurations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. We could be looking at a single configuration or at the most two, but no more. One of the configurations should definitely align with the Razr Fold, it’s just the question of which one.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Design and display
A few renders are all the proof we have at the moment of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. Going off of this, we can see that the phone will have the same slim profile as the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This puts the unfolded thickness at roughly 4.2mm and just under 9mm when folded. The weight should be much lower than the Razr Fold too, closer to 200 grams (the Z Fold 7 is 215 grams).
The main difference is going to be the aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will be shorter than the Razr Fold, but wider. For context, you can look at the Pixel 10 Pro Fold for reference on what to expect. Because of this change in design, we are also expecting one less rear camera, but more on this later.
We are expecting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide to feature a similar water and dust protection as the current Z Fold, if not better. This means an IP48 rating at the very least. You should also expect strength improvements to the hinge and the folding UTG glass.
The display specs should be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, apart from the aspect ratio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to have a 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch folding screen. Both sizes are smaller than what the Razr Fold offers.
In comparison, the Motorola Razr Fold has similar dimensions as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it’s thicker and heavier. When unfolded, the Razr Fold is 4.7mm thick and is quite chunky when folded at 10.1mm. It’s also a lot heavier at 243 grams so ergonomics-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should easily win this round.
Motorola has given the Razr Fold an impressive water resistance rating of IP48/IP49. This still doesn’t beat the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s IP68 rating, but it should be better than the Z Fold 8 Wide.
The Razr Fold packs impressive displays with a 6.6-inch outer screen and an 8.1-inch folding screen. Display specs are top-notch too. The outer display is protected by Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3, a 165Hz refresh rate, and up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness. The inner display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit up to 6,200 nits of peak brightness. The brightness of both screens should be more than double of what the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide would offer.
The Razr Fold has the added advantage of supporting an active stylus, which has to be purchased separately. There was talk about Samsung mulling over the idea of bringing S Pen functionality back to the Fold line, but we’ll have to wait and see if this actually happens.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Hardware and specs
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will most likely use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chip used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This is a tier above the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which is present in the Motorola Razr Fold. Raw performance should be better on the Razr but don’t expect a massive difference with daily usage. I foresee Samsung sticking with 12GB of RAM as standard for the Fold 8 Wide, while storage could be either 256GB and 512GB or just 256GB.
As the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is expected to be smaller than the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8, we could see a smaller battery. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400mAh battery, which is expected to go up in the Z Fold 8. So the Wide could have the same capacity as the Fold 7 or smaller. Charging speed should be around 25W too, along with 15W wireless charging. I’m curious to see if Qi2 will be supported.
In all likelihood, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should run One UI 9 which will be based on Android 17. I’m fully expecting new Galaxy AI features that would be exclusive to the Fold 8 series and new UI elements to take advantage of the wider aspect ratio.
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Category |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide (Rumored) |
Motorola Razr Fold |
|---|---|---|
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Operating System |
One UI 9 (Android 17) |
Android 16 |
|
Display |
Inner: 7.6-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz ; Outer: 5.4-inch, LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz |
Inner: 8.1-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2484 x 2232 pixels, 6200 nits (peak); Outer: 6.6-inch, pOLED, 2520 x 1080 pixels, 165Hz |
|
Stylus support |
No |
Yes |
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Processor |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
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RAM |
12GB |
16GB |
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Storage |
256GB, 512GB |
512GB |
|
Rear cameras |
50MP wide camera, 50MP ultrawide |
50MP wide camera, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto 3x zoom |
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Front camera |
10MP, 10MP |
32MP, 20MP |
|
Battery |
Unknown |
6,000mAh |
|
Charging |
45W wired |
80W wired, 50W wireless |
|
IP rating |
IP48 |
IP49 |
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Weight |
Unkown |
244 grams |
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Dimensions |
Unkown |
Unfolded: 160.02 × 73.66 × 5.08 mm; Folded: 144.78 × 160.02 × 10.16 mm |
|
Colors |
Unkown |
PANTONE Blackened Blue, PANTONE Lily White |
The Motorola Razr Fold features an almost flagship chip which should be good enough for even the most demanding tasks. It won’t match the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide in benchmark numbers, but that really doesn’t matter. Motorola is offering a single configuration of the Fold with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage.
Battery specs are pretty impressive too. The Razr Fold has a massive 6,000mAh capacity with 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Both these charging speeds will require specific Motorola chargers, though. I can confidently say that Samsung won’t come close to the charging speeds or battery capacity that the Razr Fold offers.
Software is one area where the Razr Fold might not be able to compete well enough. Even though it runs Android 16 with the Hello UX skin and is promised to get seven years of OS upgrades, it’ll be hard to match or beat Samsung’s polished One UI and its suite of AI features, at least right now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Cameras
The Moto Razr Fold features a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, the outer display has a 32MP camera, while the inner display uses a 20MP sensor. The Razr Fold is capable of recording videos up to 8K at 30fps.
The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide are completely unknown at this point, so your guess is as good as mine. Rumors suggest that it could have dual 50MP sensors on the back for a the main and ultrawide cameras. There won’t be a telephoto camera which puts it at a severe disadvantage for zoom shots. The front-facing cameras will most likely be dual 10MP sensors, similar to what we’ve seen on the Fold 7.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide vs. Motorola Razr Fold: Should you wait till July?
We don’t know if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is even real or if it will launch in July, so waiting for it might not be the wisest thing, especially if you need a phone upgrade right away. If it does end up launching, it’ll be nice to have a bit more variety in Samsung’s foldable lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide should be a more compact variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and I really hope it gets a more attractive price too.
The Motorola Razr Fold is currently one of the best foldable phones in the market and it goes on sale from May 21. It’s not as slim or light as the Galaxy, but it matches or beats it in pretty much all other areas. The pricing is great, there’s support for a stylus if you need it, and you get Samsung’s level of OS updates and a set of incredible displays. If you’re just diving into the world of foldables, the Razr Fold would be a good place to start.
An impressive debut
The Motorola Razr Fold is not as compact as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, but it beats it in pretty much every other area. Plus, you can buy it right now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide
An interesting concept
The idea of a wider Galaxy Z Fold device is nice, but if not priced right, I don’t see many queuing up for this. Like the Galaxy S25 Edge, it could be Samsung testing the waters once again with a new series.
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