Samsung is about to change how its foldable phones are named, how many book-style foldables it sells at once, and possibly how the rest of the industry thinks about wide foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.
Here is everything you need to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide ahead of its expected launch.
When and where is Samsung announcing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide?
Samsung is widely expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, 2026, in London. The date was first reported by Korea Economic TV and has since been confirmed by SamMobile, Android Authority, Tom’s Guide, and Android Police, among others. As of mid-June 2026, Samsung had not issued an official media advisory, so treat this as a very strong rumor rather than a done deal.
The choice of London is significant. Samsung has historically held its summer Unpacked events in Seoul, New York, or San Francisco. London puts Samsung front and center in Europe, one of Apple’s strongest premium markets, just months before Apple is expected to announce its own foldable iPhone.
