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Galaxy Z Fold 9: My Predictions for the Fold 8 Successor

My Galaxy Z Fold 9 predictions: a faster chip, the same RAM, a $1,999 start, a 200MP main camera, horizontal cameras, a built-in magnet and a thinner body.

Quick summary: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a huge seller, so a second generation of this wide foldable is coming for sure, and Apple’s foldable will hype the form factor even more. These are my own predictions, not leaks. I expect the biggest Galaxy Z Fold 9 upgrades to be the camera, a thinner body and a better crease.

Chip, RAM and price

  • Processor: whatever Snapdragon’s top chip is next year, likely the 8 Elite Gen 6 (or Pro).
  • RAM: I don’t think it changes. RAM prices are extraordinarily high and still rising because of AI and data centers.
  • Price: I think the 256GB model starts at $1,999, and the Ultra goes up about $100. That’s not Samsung’s fault.

Cooling

The Fold 8 doesn’t run especially hot, but my throttling tests were inconsistent. I expect improved cooling, as Samsung did on the Fold 8 Ultra.

Cameras

  • A 200MP main camera, up from 50MP. The ultra-wide stays at 50MP.
  • No telephoto yet, to control costs while memory and storage are expensive. Maybe the year after.
  • Cameras laid out horizontally, as rumored for the S27 Ultra, freeing up space on the back.

A built-in magnet

I think Samsung adds a magnet to the back of the phone, so you can use magnetic chargers and grips without a case.

Thinner but a bit heavier

The magnet may push the weight from 201g to about 205g, but I expect it to get thinner, from 4.5mm to about 4.3mm open.

Better crease

The crease doesn’t bother me, and Oppo’s is a bit better. I expect another small improvement, not a crease-free screen.

No change to battery or charging

I expect 45W wired, 20W wireless and the 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery for two or three years.

A Pro version?

Unlikely, but with the Galaxy S27 Pro basically a smaller Ultra, a three-camera “Pro” version of this wide Fold could put heat on Apple.

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