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[News] Samsung Reportedly Plans Galaxy Z Fold 8 and “Wide Fold” to Expand Lineup; Potential Specs Emerge

What happened

Samsung plans to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Wide Fold in summer 2026, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite or Exynos 2600. The devices target a $1,999 price point with upgraded displays and cameras. Bullish for long-term chip demand; neutral for current spot prices.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 20/100

Affected components and suppliers

Snapdragon 8 EliteExynos 2600AMOLED PanelCamera Sensor

Samsung Electronics Qualcomm

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Source and time

Source: TrendForce · 4/8/2026 · View original source

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[News] Samsung Reportedly Plans Galaxy Z Fold 8 and “Wide Fold” to Expand Lineup; Potential Specs Emerge

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