Ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung Electronics' next-generation foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold8, has had its official promotional images and physical photos leaked.
On July 17, U.S. tech outlet The Android Headlines reported that it obtained and released official marketing images for Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
According to the outlet, the leaks confirm much of the design and key specifications.
Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold8 in three standard colors: Lavender, Graphite, and White, with an exclusive Mint color available only on Samsung.com. Additionally, a model maintaining the existing fold ratio will be released under the name Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is described by Samsung as 'All-New.' Leaked images reveal a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide and ultra-wide camera, along with a 10-megapixel selfie camera on both the front and inside, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
The Galaxy Z Flip8, featuring Pink as its primary color, includes a 50-megapixel main camera with 2x optical zoom, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Its battery capacity is 4,300mAh, allowing users to utilize various functions, such as recording, without fully unfolding the phone.
Notably, the new screen ratio enhances the implementation of apps like Instagram and introduces a new split-screen multitasking UI.
The top-tier model, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, boasts a significant upgrade with its ultra-wide camera increasing from 12 megapixels to 50 megapixels. It also features a 5,000mAh battery, supports approximately 27 hours of video playback, and allows for 8K video recording at 30fps.
The outlet noted, 'The Ultra model has finally upgraded its long-standing 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera to 50 megapixels, and the Fold8 shows significant improvements in software usability to match the expanded screen.' They added, 'If you have been considering purchasing a foldable device, this year's Unpacked event is worth watching. However, the price remains to be confirmed.'
The leak quickly spread within South Korea, with netizens expressing high interest in the new screen ratio and design changes after seeing the physical photos and official promotional images.
Comments from users included, 'Optimus View is making a comeback!!!', 'At this point, it feels like they are leaking on purpose?', 'The size is better than I expected. I'm curious about real-world use', 'It definitely looks good', 'It's time to change my phone, and I've decided on this one', and 'I've never used a ratio like this, so I'm curious.'
Meanwhile, a video believed to be of the Galaxy Z Fold8 was leaked from China on July 13, generating buzz.
The video showcased the device being filmed from various angles while unfolded, revealing that the crease in the display's center appears significantly reduced compared to previous generations, raising expectations.
However, this information has been disclosed through overseas tech media and well-known leakers, and Samsung has not officially confirmed it. The specifications, colors, and product names of the actual released products may differ from what is announced at the Unpacked event.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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