Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Rumored to Bring Back S Pen Support, May Ditch Titanium for CFRP

Just days after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, rumors about its successor—the Galaxy Z Fold8—are already emerging in South Korea. While the Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, next year’s model might introduce even more exciting changes.

According to early reports, Samsung is currently testing two different materials for the Galaxy Z Fold8’s backplate:

Titanium (used in the Fold7 to reduce thickness)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), which was featured in previous models like the Fold3 through Fold6

Titanium helped reduce the Fold7’s thickness by 0.6mm, thanks in part to the removal of the S Pen digitizer. However, this material may interfere with the electromagnetic resonance tech used by the S Pen. In response, Samsung is reportedly developing a slimmer digitizer to potentially bring back native S Pen support as early as next year.

There’s also speculation that Samsung might adopt an active electrostatic solution, similar to the Apple Pencil, which would allow it to keep using metal backplates without causing interference.

On the supply side, Samsung is exploring alternatives to titanium due to potential tariff risks and supply chain uncertainties, particularly in the U.S. market. The company wants to avoid material shortages that could impact production.

As per Samsung's usual schedule, the Galaxy Z Fold8 is expected to launch in July 2026, but as always, things could change as development progresses.

Galaxy Z Fold7 Pricing (U.S.):

256GB + 12GB RAM: $1,999.99

512GB + 12GB RAM: $1,999.99

Check out our full Galaxy Z Fold7 review to see how this year’s foldable flagship stacks up!