What you need to know
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could shrink its selfie camera cutout from 3.7mm to 2.5mm, and the same could be seen on the Wide version.Both phones are expected to use a 10MP selfie camera, so don’t expect better photo quality.Launch is expected around late July alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Samsung might have a clever move planned for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. According to recent rumors, the book-style foldable’s front camera cutout could shrink from 3.7mm on the Fold 7 to just 2.5mm, giving you a little more screen on the cover display. Now, a new rumor says the Z Fold 8 Wide could get the same update.
A Weibo post by reliable leaker Ice Universe says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide will use the same improved selfie camera as the regular Fold 8. This means a smaller 2.5mm camera cutout, which is a small but welcome change that trims the bezel and gives you a bit more screen space.
The rumor also says both phones will have a 10MP selfie camera, just like the Galaxy Z Fold 7. So, you’d be wise not to hold your breath for a big jump in image quality.
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The Galaxy Z Flip 8 might get left out
But Samsung’s choices look a bit confusing here. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 doesn’t seem to be getting any camera improvements. Why give the big-screen models a cleaner front but leave the Flip out? We don’t have an answer either.
The leaker suggests Samsung might bring back under-display selfie cameras in future models. Samsung dropped this approach with the Fold 7 last year after using it through the Fold 6. The reason is simple: hiding a camera under the screen hurts image quality, making photos look hazy and soft, which isn’t good enough for video calls or selfies.
Samsung won’t bring back under-display cameras just to show off. The company will wait until the technology is ready. For now, a smaller hole punch is the middle ground.
You can expect the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Wide to be released in late July, along with the Flip 8.
Android Central’s Take
A smaller camera cutout is a nice touch, but you probably won’t notice it much when watching YouTube or scrolling through X. However, that’s not really innovation; it’s just a minor design tweak. Buyers deserve more than a “slightly less intrusive selfie cutout” as the main feature. Still, at least the Wide version gets the same update. It’s a small win.
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