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Samsung Said to Focus Galaxy Z Fold 8 Production Ahead of Galaxy Flip 8

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Samsung Reportedly Shifts Focus, Plans to Produce More Galaxy Z Fold 8 Than Flip 8 in 2026 - BigGo News

Samsung continues to expand its presence in the foldable smartphone market with strong momentum. The company introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India in July 2025 alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. These devices helped Samsung maintain its leadership in the premium foldable segment. Shortly after their release, rumors about the next generation—namely the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8—began to emerge, giving early hints about what consumers can expect from the upcoming models.

New reports now suggest that Samsung is adjusting its production strategy in favor of the book-style foldable. According to South Korean publication ETHome, the company is planning to manufacture around 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while production of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to be limited to approximately 3 million units. This indicates that Samsung is placing greater confidence in the demand for its larger foldable device rather than the more compact clamshell model.

The decision reportedly comes after strong sales performance from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year. Industry sources claim that the Fold model outperformed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in several key markets, prompting Samsung to prioritize its successor. By increasing production of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the company appears to be preparing for higher global demand and ensuring sufficient stock ahead of its official launch.

Although these plans have not yet been officially confirmed by Samsung, expectations are high that both new foldables will arrive in the second half of this year. If the reports prove accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could become Samsung’s main focus in the foldable category for 2026. More concrete details regarding specifications, pricing, and availability are likely to surface as the launch period approaches.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 Surface on IMEI Database Ahead of Launch

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Samsung is once again gearing up for the next generation of its foldable smartphones, and early signs suggest the company is sticking to its established release timeline. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are expected to arrive in the second half of the year, continuing Samsung’s annual update cycle for its premium foldables.

Adding weight to these expectations, both devices have reportedly surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database, a common early indicator that development and testing are already underway. Such listings typically appear months before an official launch, pointing to Samsung’s confidence in its roadmap for the upcoming Galaxy Z lineup.

According to a report, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 carry the model numbers SM-F976U and SM-F776U in the database. The “U” suffix suggests these variants are meant for the US market, while global versions are expected to feature Samsung’s usual “B” designation. The listings also reference internal codenames “Q8” and “B8,” aligning with the brand’s established naming patterns for foldable devices.

In addition to the two familiar models, Samsung is rumoured to be working on a third, yet-to-be-revealed foldable smartphone that could debut alongside the Fold 8 and Flip 8. If true, this would mark a notable expansion of Samsung’s foldable portfolio, following last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch in July, both powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset.