Samsung’s foldable roadmap appears to be splitting into two distinct design paths, and One UI 9 has provided one of the clearest signs yet. Internal previews point to both the Galaxy Z Fold8 and a separate model called the Galaxy Wide Fold, each with a very different hardware identity.
Android Authority reportedly found the preview images inside a One UI 9 build. That discovery matters because it reveals not just device names, but also how Samsung may be thinking about the next stage of its foldable lineup.
Two foldables, two design directions
The Galaxy Z Fold8 appears to stay close to Samsung’s established Fold formula. Its codename is Q8, and the preview shows a tall, narrow cover screen that matches the familiar shape associated with earlier Fold models.
The rear layout also looks conventional for the series. The device is shown with three rear cameras, reinforcing the idea that Samsung is keeping the main Fold line anchored to its current design language.
The Galaxy Wide Fold, by contrast, looks like a more experimental device. Its codename is H8, and the preview suggests a cover screen that is short but noticeably wider in horizontal shape.
That broader outer display gives the device a different visual identity from the Galaxy Z Fold8. It also lines up with previously leaked renders that pointed to a new direction for Samsung’s foldables.
A different cover screen and camera setup
The Wide Fold’s cover display is shown with a punch-hole cutout. The camera hole is also rumored to be smaller than the one used on Samsung’s earlier foldables.
Its rear design adds to the separation from the main Fold family. The device appears to use two cameras placed inside a vertical camera island, which creates a cleaner and more compact look than the triple-camera arrangement on the Fold8.
This difference is important because it suggests Samsung may be testing a second foldable identity rather than simply refining the same formula again. The Wide Fold does not look like a small variation of the Fold8; it looks like a separate product direction.
Dimensions suggest a wider experience
Recent reports also point to the physical size of the Galaxy Wide Fold. When opened, the device is said to measure 123.9 x 164.4 x 4.3 mm.
When folded, the dimensions reportedly change to 123.9 x 82.2 x 9.8 mm. Those measurements support the idea that Samsung is exploring a wider outer screen experience than the one used on its regular Fold models.
The screen ratios have also drawn attention. Speculation points to a 4.7:3 ratio for the outer display and a 4:3 format for the inner panel.
If those proportions are accurate, the Wide Fold could feel more like a conventional smartphone when closed. That would set it apart from the more elongated cover screens that have defined Samsung’s main Fold line so far.
A broader foldable strategy is taking shape
The appearance of both models inside software previews suggests Samsung is preparing more than one path for its foldables. One device preserves continuity with the existing Fold design, while the other experiments with a broader and less familiar approach.
The naming also stands out. The Galaxy Wide Fold carries a different identity from the more established Fold branding, and the Q8 and H8 codenames suggest both devices are being developed in parallel.
Samsung is reportedly planning to launch the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Wide Fold in July. They are expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Flip8, which would make the launch one of the company’s most important foldable events yet.
For now, the internal previews only reveal the basic design direction and some hardware cues. Even so, the Galaxy Wide Fold already looks like the more eye-catching device, mainly because its wider cover screen breaks from Samsung’s usual foldable pattern.