Samsung is set to reignite interest in foldable smartphones with a new, wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected at its Unpacked event on July 22 in London. Alongside this new form factor, the event is likely to confirm the return of Snapdragon to the Z Flip 8, introduce new watches powered by a Wear chip dedicated to AI, and offer a first look at One UI 9.
## Galaxy Z Fold 8: a “passport” form factor for better reading and viewing
Leaks point to a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8: a 5.5-inch cover display with an aspect ratio close to 4:3, and a 7.6-inch inner display approaching 3:2. This architectural shift—often described as “passport-shaped”—should reduce letterboxing when watching video and make the inner tablet more effective for reading and landscape apps. Rumors also suggest a very thin device…
