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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch event is coming up fast, with reports suggesting that Galaxy Unpacked could happen on July 22. But there's still time for things to leak, and the latest news about the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series teases one of the upgrades that could help it fight back against the upcoming iPhone Ultra.According to the leaker Ice Universe, the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is "noticeably different from previous generations." This change has apparently been made to improve the look of the crease with Samsung reportedly making the folding action "more decisive."The hinge feel of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is noticeably different from previous generations.To further improve the crease, Samsung has made the folding and unfolding action more decisive. In other words, it is no longer as easy to hold at certain angles as before.But this…July 6, 2026The new design is supposed to offer a "significant improvement in crease control," with Ice Universe claiming that Samsung has reached "the top level in the industry." This means that the crease visibility is on par with the Oppo Find N6, a foldable that's been praised for how discreet the display crease actually is.The downside is that the new hinge apparently doesn't offer the same level of precision as it did on previous models. This means holding it at specific angles isn't as easy as it used to be. So those of you that took advantage of Samsung's Flex mode may not appreciate the upcoming upgrade as much as everyone else.Why this matters ahead of iPhone Ultra launch
