Samsung is Taking on the iPhone Fold head-on

Samsung is taking on the iPhone Fold head-on with a Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new format

Samsung and iPhone Fold: Samsung has begun teasing its new Galaxy Z Fold. The “passport” format seems to be confirmed.

In the small world of smartphones, all eyes are on the month of September. During its keynote, Apple is very likely to unveil its iPhone Fold. Its distinguishing feature to stand out from competitors? A so-called “passport” format, with an almost square external display and an internal 16:9 screen. Samsung wants to beat its rival to the punch this summer with its new Galaxy Z Fold 8, which is expected to adopt this design.

The Korean company has started teasing the passport format of its new model. It has released several visuals suggesting a shift from a very tall, narrow format to one that is less “height-focused,” without being square. “A new shape to savor,” “reduced to the essentials,” and “just right.” The message is clear: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is set to change its design codes to better match the market.

Is the passport format the new king of the foldable smartphone market?

Is the passport format the new king of the foldable smartphone market?

According to recent leaks, Samsung could introduce three Galaxy Z models. We would thus see the traditional Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, along with a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, featuring the passport format that could become the new standard on the market.

Credit where it’s due: the passport format is not an invention of Apple or Samsung. The first Pixel Fold, for example, already used this form, as did the Oppo Find N and the Huawei Pura X Max. Its main advantage lies in content consumption. The internal screen is not square but uses a 16:9 ratio. The direct consequence is that when watching videos or gaming, the software fits the screen perfectly, eliminating the black bars that can appear on more traditional formats. However, the passport format also has drawbacks, including less workspace on the internal display and a less practical shape when the device is folded.

With its Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup, Samsung will therefore give users a choice between two distinct products. This is excellent news. The real test of this format will obviously come in September with Apple’s arrival. The Cupertino-based company, backed by the strength of its brand, could further popularize foldable smartphones, even if it doesn’t revolutionize the segment. Of course, other factors will also come into play, particularly price.

Links

• iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders – AppleInsider
• Sell your old iPhone for the best price – iGotOffer
• Everything About Apple’s Products – The complete guide to all Apple consumer electronic products, including technical specifications, identifiers and other valuable information.

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