Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide dummy reveals an incredibly thin yet compact device

Samsung is widely (heh) expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide in July, and recent leaks suggest that the phone might have an unexpected name. We’ve already seen unofficial renders, but we might have our first look at a proper dummy model.

Tipster and reviewer Sonny Dickson (h/t: The Verge) posted a video showing off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide dummy model. It’s unclear whether this is an official dummy or a third-party model using leaked schematics. Check out the video below.

First look at the Samsung Fold 8 Wide dummy. The thinness is insane. Literally an S25 Edge thin when folded.

The clip reveals a compact, super-thin foldable phone with a squat cover display and a dual rear-camera setup akin to the Galaxy S25 Edge. We don’t get a look at the inside of the device, though, and there’s also a large gap between the two halves of the phone. It’s entirely possible that this hinge gap is restricted to the dummy model and that production devices don’t have this issue. The gap could also be accentuated if the dummy model lacks an internal screen in the first place.

Fellow leaker Ice Universe has also chimed in on this dummy, saying it showed a “low-quality” model that should only be used as a “rough reference.” Nevertheless, the model gives us a good idea of what to expect when the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide launches in the coming months. So people who want a compact foldable like OPPO and Google’s early foldables should definitely keep an eye on this phone.

Otherwise, leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide specs point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 4,800mAh battery, 45W wired charging, a 7.6-inch main screen, and two 50MP rear cameras (main and ultrawide). A recent leak also points to the wide foldable actually being called the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while the expected Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be called the Fold 8 Ultra.