Samsung’s new Folds may get a dramatic name change that nobody asked for

TL;DR Samsung is apparently renaming the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide (also known as Wide Fold) in July. We’re not sure about the final name for the Wide Fold, but a leaker has now claimed that both foldables will have new names.

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.

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We expected a new name for the Wide Fold, but we didn’t 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.

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Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if many people are initially confused by this name change, as they likely expect the “Galaxy Z Fold 8” to be a proper successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Furthermore, the “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra” 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’t deliver a massive upgrade. For what it’s worth, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is tipped to gain a significantly larger battery, faster wired charging, and a 50MP ultrawide camera this year.

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