Samsung is betting big that you’ll want the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, report details - 9to5Google

What the report says

9to5Google, citing a new report from ETNews, says Samsung is planning its Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup with a notably stronger focus on a wider version of the foldable phone. The article, published July 20, 2026, says Samsung’s initial production planning prioritizes the standard wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 over both a higher-end Fold 8 Ultra and the next Flip model.

According to the figures relayed by 9to5Google, Samsung’s early run is planned at about 2.8 million units for the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8, 2 million for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and 1.5 million for the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The site frames that split as a change from previous years, when Samsung placed more weight on the Flip line compared with past Fold generations.

The reported allocation suggests Samsung expects the wider, lower-priced Fold 8 model to be a major seller, though 9to5Google notes that production targets can be revised as demand becomes clearer. Overall foldable output is not described as rising sharply: the report says Samsung’s plans amount to roughly 5.5 million to 6 million units, compared with production that passed 6 million units after Galaxy Z Fold 7 demand.

The report matters because Samsung remains one of the most visible companies in foldable phones, and its production mix can indicate where it thinks consumer interest is moving. Based on the article, the company may be testing whether a wider book-style foldable can appeal more broadly than the compact clamshell-style Flip that has often anchored its foldable strategy.