Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the purported successor to the corporate’s just lately unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 7 mannequin, is not anticipated to reach for an additional yr, however particulars of the handset have already begun to floor on-line. The corporate launched a brand new, upgraded part with the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 mannequin that’s designed to enhance its structural integrity. Nevertheless, it won’t be included on subsequent yr’s foldable handset, in accordance with a report from a South Korean publication.
Samsung Might Revert to Carbon Fibre-Strengthened Plastic Backplate
The Elec reviews (in Korean) that Samsung is evaluating the usage of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) or titanium for the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8 backplate. The South Korean tech agency geared up its just lately launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (First Impressions) in addition to final yr’s Galaxy Z Fold SE mannequin with a titanium backplate, however it’s presently unclear whether or not it should make it to subsequent yr’s mannequin.
In response to the publication, Samsung has geared up all of its foldable fashions between the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Review) and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Review) with a CFRP backplate. The identical part on the corporate’s first two foldable handsets (the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 2) was constituted of chrome steel.
The continued uncertainty between China and the US because of the current tariff dispute is alleged to be the first cause for Samsung contemplating the usage of CFRP as a substitute of titanium for the backplate on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The corporate reportedly depends on China for uncooked supplies, together with titanium, and the continuing dispute may impression its provides for its subsequent technology of foldable telephones.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 dropped assist for the S Pen stylus to ship a slimmer handset by eradicating the digitiser, however Samsung is engaged on bringing it again with a future mannequin. The publication states that the corporate has devised a solution to equip a tool with stylus assist, with out a digitiser, whereas a future mannequin may additionally use glass as a substitute of CFRP or titanium as a backplate materials.
Whereas it is too early to inform whether or not Samsung will use a CFRP or titanium backplate for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, it highlights how geopolitical points may impression the supplies used to construct a smartphone. It is best to take these claims with a grain of salt, because the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is not anticipated to launch till the second half of 2026.