Samsung’s upcoming wide-screen foldable may end up making a surprising compromise in the camera department.
According to a new leak, the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could launch with just two rear cameras instead of the triple-camera setup Samsung typically reserves for its premium foldables.
The device has already appeared in several leaks ahead of its expected July unveiling. This includes official-looking renders reportedly pulled from an early One UI 9 build. Those renders hinted at the simplified camera layout. Furthermore, new details from GalaxyClub and SamMobile now appear to confirm it.
According to the latest report, both rear cameras on the Z Fold 8 Wide will use 50MP sensors. The main camera will feature an f/1.8 aperture, while the secondary sensor will reportedly use an f/1.9 lens. Both cameras will also support 8K video recording at 30fps.
That setup feels fairly modest compared to Samsung’s usual foldable ambitions, and is especially notable considering devices like the Galaxy Z Fold series traditionally push heavier camera hardware.
The move also mirrors Samsung’s more experimental Galaxy S25 Edge that also adopted a similar dual-camera approach. However, unlike the S25 Edge — which features a massive 200MP primary sensor — the Z Fold 8 Wide appears to prioritise simplicity over outright camera power.
Elsewhere, the phone will include two 10MP selfie cameras, one on the outer display and another on the folding inner screen. Battery capacity may also differ from the standard model. The Z Fold 8 Wide is tipped to feature a 4,800mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 5,000mAh cell expected on the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Taken together, the leaks suggest Samsung could position the Z Fold 8 Wide as a more affordable alternative within its foldable lineup. A reduced camera setup and slightly smaller battery would help explain a lower price point, especially if the company wants to make wider foldables more accessible.
The handset will also launch in several colours, with Dark Green reportedly acting as the signature finish.
Samsung is expected to officially reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide alongside the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 sometime in July.
