{"id":254658,"date":"2026-05-25T02:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/samsungs-new-folds-may-get-a-name-change-that-nobody-asked-for\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T05:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:30:14","slug":"samsungs-new-folds-may-get-a-name-change-that-nobody-asked-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/samsungs-new-folds-may-get-a-name-change-that-nobody-asked-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung\u2019s new Folds may get a name change that nobody asked for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/samsung-rename-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-fold-3670547\/\">Samsung\u2019s new Folds may get a name change that nobody asked for<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/samsung-rename-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-fold-3670547\/\">https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/samsung-rename-galaxy-z-fold-8-wide-fold-3670547\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-25 02:28:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.androidauthority.com\">www.androidauthority.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung is apparently renaming the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide.<\/li>\n<li>The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will actually be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could end up being the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide rename Ice Universe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-and-Fold-8-Wide-rename-Ice-Universe.jpg 407w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-and-Fold-8-Wide-rename-Ice-Universe-64w-25h.jpg 64w\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide rename Ice Universe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-8-and-Fold-8-Wide-rename-Ice-Universe.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"google preferred source badge light@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><img class=\"e_mg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"google preferred source badge dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We expected a new name for the Wide Fold, but we didn\u2019t expect that it would get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 moniker. I can somewhat understand the logic behind these name changes, though. The Wide Fold is tipped to have dual rear cameras and a 4,800mAh battery, while the standard model is said to pack a triple rear camera system and a 5,000mAh battery. So from that perspective, the standard model is indeed the Ultra model.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"e_Nt\">What do you think of this apparent name change?<\/h3>\n<p>18 votes<\/p>\n<p>I like it<\/p>\n<p>17%<\/p>\n<p>I hate it<\/p>\n<p>22%<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m indifferent<\/p>\n<p>61%<\/p>\n<p>Still, I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if many people are initially confused by this name change, as they likely expect the \u201cGalaxy Z Fold 8\u201d to be a proper successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Furthermore, the \u201cGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra\u201d moniker suggests that Samsung is offering plenty more features over the Galaxy Z Fold 7. So the company could run the risk of disappointing fans if they don\u2019t deliver a massive upgrade. For what it\u2019s worth, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is tipped to gain a significantly larger battery, faster wired charging, and a 50MP ultrawide camera this year.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll undoubtedly see more leaks ahead of Samsung\u2019s Unpacked event, which is tipped to take place in London on July 22.\u00a0 So we still have just under two months to go before we officially get a look at the new devices.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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