Wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 Size Comparison
The first renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide are finally here, and they represent a massive departure from the narrow design we have lived with for years. To get a better sense of how this device actually feels, I pulled the dimensions from the latest leaks and ran them through Orca Slicer to 3D print a physical model. Holding it next to a Z Fold 7 makes the difference immediately obvious. This isn't just a slightly tweaked version of the current phone, and it definitely isn't just a Fold 7 turned sideways.
The Z Fold 8 Wide is significantly shorter and wider than the original Pixel Fold. When you put them side by side, you can see that Samsung is aiming for a specific 4:3 aspect ratio. If you imagine watching classic content like the original X-Men animated series, it would fill almost the entire screen with only tiny slivers of letterboxing. Interestingly, the dimensions are nearly identical to the rumored iPhone fold, suggesting that both companies are converging on a very similar pocketable footprint.
For those who remember the Surface Duo, the width of this new Fold feels remarkably familiar. It fits into that category of devices that are wider than a standard phone but manageable because of their thinness. While the hardware looks great in the hand, the camera setup is where things get a bit frustrating. The leaks suggest Samsung might only include two cameras to match what Apple is doing. Dropping the telephoto lens feels like a huge missed opportunity for a "pro" level foldable, and it seems like a lot of you in the comments are just as conflicted about that trade-off as I am.