Samsung's Next Foldable: Bigger Battery, Smoother Screen?

Samsung is cooking up something big for its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold8. Even though it won’t hit the shelves until next year, whispers about its features are already out there. The latest buzz is all about its display and battery. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is rumored to have a new "laser-drilling metal plate technology" for its hinge. This fancy tech is supposed to make the screen’s crease less noticeable. Interestingly, the same tech might also show up in the rumored iPhone Fold. So, Samsung and Apple could be on a similar path here. Battery life is getting a boost too. The Z Fold8 is said to pack a battery over 5, 000mAh, which is a big jump from the current Z Fold7’s 4, 400mAh. That means longer talk time, more streaming, and less charging. Plus, the S Pen is making a comeback, which is great news for fans of note-taking and precision. Samsung usually drops its foldables in July, so the Z Fold8 and its flip cousin, the Z Flip8, might arrive then—unless something delays them. But for now, it’s all about the wait and see.