Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Dimensions Leak – Thinner Than Expected

Madhav BiradarApril 24, 2026

The popular tipster Ice Universe has shared more details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. It has leaked with its dimensions, aspect ratio, and thickness. The new data shows the next foldable phone is much thinner than we expected. According to the Ice Universe, Samsung is set to launch the Fold 8 Wide with a 4.3mm thickness when unfolded, and 9.8mm when folded. Interestingly, it is much thinner than the rival Huawei Pura X Max device.

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Dimensions

Further, leaks suggest the phone would be 161.4mm in width and 123.9mm in height, while the width when folded is 82.2mm. In terms of display, Samsung will use a 4.7:3 outer aspect ratio and a 4:3 inner aspect ratio. The wider aspect ratio could improve video viewing, multitasking, and typing comfort. The new leak confirms Samsung is heading that way, and users could be treated to watching their favorite content in the best possible ratio.

Here is the new leak and its comparison with the Huawei Pura X Max shared by Ice Universe.

Samsung:

Width: 161.4mm
Height: 123.9mm
Width (folded): 82.2mm
Thickness (unfolded): 4.3mm
Thickness (folded): 9.8mm
Outer display aspect ratio: 4.7:3
Inner display aspect ratio: 4:3

Huawei:

Width: 166.5mm
Height: 120.0mm
Width (folded): 85mm
Thickness (unfolded): 5.2mm
Thickness (folded): 11.2mm
Outer display aspect ratio: 4.4:3
Inner display aspect ratio: 4.24:3

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Release Date

Early information has suggested Samsung could launch the upcoming foldable phone at the next Galaxy Unpacked event, which could be held in July this year. At the same event, Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 devices. Further, all these devices are expected to run on the next major One UI 9 software version.

Competition with other foldables and the Apple iPhone Ultra

This year, Samsung is not the only company expected to introduce its first Wide Fold device. Reports suggest that, along with other brands, Apple may also enter the foldable market in the future with a nearly similar aspect ratio, which might be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra. With Apple’s entry into the foldable market and Samsung’s newly designed Wide Fold, the foldable market will be more immersive than before.

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Madhav Biradar

Madhav Biradar is the Lead Software Analyst and Founder of Galaxy Updates. With over 13 years of experience tracking the evolution of Samsung’s ecosystem—from the early days of Tizen OS to the latest One UI Build & releases — specializes in firmware deconstruction and beta-cycle analysis. Based in India, he has personally tested every flagship Galaxy device & wearables since the Galaxy S2, providing readers with hands-on insights that go beyond standard spec sheets. Expertise: One UI Updates, firmware leaks, Samsung Firmware Deployment, Galaxy Ecosystem Integration, wearables, etc.