Overview
- Leaked One UI 9 builds include official-looking animations of a wider Galaxy Z Fold (codename H8), tied to model SM-F971U and test firmware F971USQU0AZB1.
- Visual analysis of the animations suggests a near‑16:10 outer display and a wider inner panel around 9:7, marking a notable shift from Samsung’s taller Fold designs.
- Samsung is also testing Android 17–based One UI 9 for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8, with Flip 8 firmware spotted as F776USQU0AZB1.
- Counterpoint Research projects book-style foldables will account for roughly 65% of shipments in 2026, up from about 52% in 2025, as OEMs prioritize higher-ASP, productivity-led models.
- Apple is widely expected to debut a book-style foldable iPhone late this year and, per new leaks, is also testing a flip-style concept, though the latter remains unconfirmed.