Overview of the New Foldable
Samsung is preparing a new “wide‑body” foldable that will sit alongside the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 later this year. Codenamed H8, it features an 18:9 (18:18 when unfolded) near‑square display, positioning it as a direct answer to Apple’s rumored foldable.
Model Numbers and Market Reach
Smartprix uncovered several model identifiers in the GSMA IMEI database:
- SM‑F971U – carrier‑locked (US)
- SM‑F971U1 – unlocked (US)
- SM‑F971W – Canada
- SM‑F971N – South Korea
- SM‑F971B – other global markets
The variety of SKUs suggests Samsung plans a broad launch, not a limited‑region test.
Target Segment and Positioning
Unlike the budget‑friendly Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, this wide‑body model aims at the premium segment, likely sharing hardware levels with the standard Z Fold 8.
Rumored Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Wireless charging: 25 W (up from the current 15 W)
- Display: 18:9 aspect ratio, near‑square when unfolded
These specs would place the device on par with flagship competitors and align it with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, which also adopts 25 W wireless charging.
Pricing and Competition
Pricing remains unconfirmed, but launching alongside the Z Fold 8 means Samsung must balance premium features with market expectations, especially as Apple’s foldable rumors heat up.