Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold Rumoured With 7.6-Inch Display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Design and Display

Samsung's Galaxy Wide Fold is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch main display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, according to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese). The handset is described as a broader, tablet-like foldable that would widen the design direction beyond Samsung's current book-style models. The device is presumed to have been created alongside Samsung's upcoming generation of folding smartphones that are anticipated for launch before long. (More than just this supposition, the speculation surrounding worldwide market launch possibilities has been aided by finding an IMEI entry, and the discovery of animated images in One UI 9 applications, which are said to show how the device opens and closes.) The report draws on a combination of chat and information that have been embellished by leaks, as well as traces in the operating system, but there is currently no formal feedback about the information reported from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Earlier leaks describe a shorter, wider design with a tablet-like 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded, a change aimed at improving typing comfort on the cover or outer screen and delivering a more natural experience for reading and video playback when opened. The 7.6-inch main display is said to be paired with a form factor that sits wider than current book-style foldables, and some reports mention dual selfie-camera cutouts on both displays, echoing the approach seen in related Samsung designs. These details point to a distinct path from the current generation, seeking a broader, more tablet-like user experience when the device is open.

Power, Battery and Availability

Samsung is tipped to power the Wide Fold with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The battery setup is described as a dual-cell configuration with a typical capacity around 4,800mAh, with rated cells of 2,267mAh and 2,393mAh adding up to a minimum capacity of 4,660mAh. The device is also expected to be introduced in the Chinese market, with an IMEI listing hinting at possible availability in other global markets as well. Animations recently found in One UI 9 apps reportedly hint at the design—showing the opening and closing mechanism, the wide aspect ratio, and selfie camera cutouts on both displays similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The presence of these elements in software traces suggests Samsung may be preparing for a launch soon.

The purported Galaxy Wide Fold may launch in July or August, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and could contend with Apple's rumoured foldable iPhone expected in September. In a broader market context, insiders say the wide foldable smartphone segment in 2026 could be led globally by Apple and Samsung, with Huawei and another unnamed domestic brand emerging as key players in China. Although Samsung has not made any confirmed statements about its foldables, this information helps exemplify the competitive nature of the folding category.

Key Details

• Screen: 7.6 inches diagonal, unfolded (four by three aspect ratio)
• Battery: Dual cell with approximately 4,800 mAh total (2,267 mAh, 2,393 mAh)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• When it will be available: Expected to be launched in July or August with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
• Future marketing plan: Expected to launch in China; may launch worldwide depending on the IMEI availability.
• Software-related hints: The One UI 9 animations may provide insight into how the design and mechanisms will work.