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Published Feb 3, 2026, 12:50 PM EST
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For years now, clamshell foldables have clearly been more famous and 'trendy' than their book-style counterparts. This can largely be credited to the former's 'pocketable' size, complete with a price tag that's a little easier to digest.
The hype around the original 2004 Moto Razr, and the countless ads about it, has certainly helped cement clamshell foldables as the ultimate tech fashion accessory.
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Posts By Rushil AgrawalConsidering that flip foldables sell better, manufacturers like Samsung have always gone Flip first, while Fold takes a backseat, at least when it comes to production quantities. With 2026's Samsung foldable lineup, this might change.
Industry insiders, via ETNews suggest a seismic shift. According to them, Samsung Electronics plans to produce around 3.5 million units of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and 2.5 to 3 million units of the Flip 8.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7's higher-than-expected demand could have had a role in swaying Samsung's 2026 foldable production targets. Considering the manufacturing targets, we can certainly expect the Z Fold 8 to shine with new bells and whistles.
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Elsewhere, the device is also reported to boast a 50MP ultrawide camera, which is a big jump from the Z Fold 7's 12MP sensor. Lastly, the South Korean tech giant might also be exploring the idea of bringing the S Pen stylus back to the Fold line. A top Samsung executive recently told ETNews that it was "researching and developing a thinner and more innovative S Pen technology," which could make its way to the upcoming foldable.
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