Samsung’s Wide Galaxy Z Fold8 and Watch Ultra 2 Get BIS Certified

Samsung’s wide-format Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have both cleared India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulator, model numbers SM-F971B and SM-L715F respectively, ahead of a rumored Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22.

The filings, first spotted by the original certification listing on India’s BIS database and reported on June 10, 2026, carry no specs, and BIS listings typically precede an India launch by weeks rather than months.

What BIS Just Signed Off On

Two new Samsung model numbers landed on India’s BIS database between June 4 and June 9, 2026, according to tech blogger Anvin (@ZionsAnvin), who first reported the listings. Samsung has not officially confirmed either name, and BIS filings do not include detailed specs. The new entries sit alongside the SM-A857B and SM-F776B filings that cover the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the SM-D647B and SM-F976B filings tied to the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

Indian certifications almost always arrive before an India launch and frequently lead that launch by several weeks. The June 4 to 9 window puts both the wide Z Fold and the Watch Ultra 2 on track for a release alongside the rest of Samsung’s summer lineup, with no India-specific delay indicated by the filings. BIS listings also do not name marketing monikers, which is why the model numbers and not the Galaxy Z Fold8 branding are what show up on the database. The 91mobiles report described the launch as a global release that includes India. The Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and the Z Fold8 Ultra are widely expected at the same Unpacked event, and the June filings cover them all too.

The Wider Z Fold’s Reported Shape

The wide Z Fold’s most-cited leaked spec sheet, from an earlier roundup of rumors, is the source for the rumored hardware. The earlier leaked specs for both new Z Folds line up with the camera and battery numbers that have been floating since March 2026. None of the figures have been confirmed by Samsung. The rumored specs were reported before the BIS certification surfaced, and they have not been updated in the certification coverage.

The 4:3 aspect ratio inner panel would make the unfolded device feel closer to a small square tablet than the tall, narrow inner display on the current Galaxy Z Fold7. The shape sits between Samsung’s current tall book-style Fold and the wider, shorter panels Oppo and Honor have shipped since 2023.

That wider shape is the form-factor shift Samsung has held back from, and a 4:3 panel would push the wide Z Fold toward the screen shape Oppo’s Find N6, Honor’s Magic V series, and Google’s Pixel Fold have already adopted for their book-style foldables. Battery capacity is rumored at 4,800 mAh, lower than the 5,000 mAh figure attached to the Z Fold8 Ultra. The 200g weight, if confirmed, would make the wider Z Fold lighter than the current Z Fold7.

91mobiles, the outlet that first spotted the BIS filings, called the wider aspect ratio a smart play that addresses a user pain point rivals have already tackled. Samsung has not confirmed the final name of the device. Recent reports have used Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, Galaxy Z Fold8, and simply ‘the wide Z Fold’ interchangeably. The ‘Wide’ framing is the one most often attached to the SM-F971B filing. The non-wide Z Fold variant is being called the Z Fold8 Ultra in the same leak cycle, and Samsung has not split the two apart in any public document.

• 7.6-inch inner display, 4:3 aspect ratio (rumored)
• Dual 50MP rear cameras, main and ultrawide (rumored)
• 4,800 mAh battery with 45W wired charging (rumored)
• Weight of around 200g (rumored)
• Model number SM-F971B on BIS (confirmed filing)

A Watch Built for On-Device AI

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s BIS listing confirms only the model number, SM-L715F, the same identifier that has been linked to a separate CMIIT filing in China. 91mobiles, which first reported the BIS filing, ties the device to several firsts for Samsung’s smartwatch line. The model number matches the CMIIT filing, where the same identifier was registered earlier in the cycle, suggesting a synchronized global launch.

5G on a Galaxy Watch would be a first for Samsung, and the addition would also require a more power-efficient modem, which is part of why leaks point to the Snapdragon Wear Elite silicon. Previous Galaxy Watch models have used LTE for cellular connectivity, and Samsung has stayed off carrier 5G smartwatch service so far.

The Snapdragon Wear Elite is the same chip that turned up in a stray Pixel Watch 5 prototype pulled from the Caribbean, the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip stamped on a Pixel Watch 5 prototype. 91mobiles, the source of the certification spotting, calls the rumored 5G and advanced AI the setup that could finally give Android users a true Apple Watch Ultra competitor. Qualcomm’s announcement of the Wear Elite platform, in March 2026, names Samsung, Google, and Motorola as launch partners, and the chip integrates a 5G RedCap modem for low-power cellular. Samsung has not confirmed the chip for the Watch Ultra 2 directly, and the certification database does not list the silicon. The 800 mAh battery is the highest-capacity figure tied to a Galaxy Watch in the rumor cycle, and the BIS filing is the first official confirmation that the device is real.

• 800 mAh battery (rumored)
• 5G connectivity (rumored, a first for a Samsung smartwatch)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC (rumored)
• Model number SM-L715F (confirmed on BIS and CMIIT)
• Expected to share the stage with the Watch Ultra 2 announcement at Unpacked

Three Foldables, Not One

The wide Z Fold is one of three Samsung foldables that have now surfaced on India’s BIS regulator, with each model carrying a distinct identifier. The full slate was reported on June 10 and includes the Galaxy Z Flip 8 alongside two Z Fold models. The third model, the Z Fold8 Ultra, has been on the database since earlier in the year, with a Bluetooth SIG entry preceding the Indian filing.

Samsung’s official branding across the lineup has not been confirmed, and the leaked names overlap in confusing ways. Reports have called the two Z Fold variants ‘Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide’ and ‘Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra,’ but Samsung has not committed to either label. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra’s moniker was already tied to a Bluetooth SIG entry in the weeks before the BIS filings. The wider Z Fold’s name is still the most open question in the leak cycle.

1. Galaxy Z Flip 8: model numbers SM-A857B and SM-F776B, per BIS listings spotted by Anvin. The clamshell successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
2. Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide: model numbers SM-D642B and SM-F971B. The new wider book-style foldable covered in this article.
3. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: model numbers SM-D647B and SM-F976B. The thinner, taller flagship that Samsung’s reported crease fix on the next Z Fold is being tied to.

The July 22 Unpacked Target

Both the wide Z Fold and the Watch Ultra 2 are expected to become official at Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked, rumored for London on July 22. Samsung has not confirmed the date.

The wider Z Fold and the Watch Ultra 2 are both expected to share the stage with the rest of the lineup, including the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. India is expected to receive all of them at launch, with no India-specific delay, based on the BIS filings. SamMobile, Android Central, and the GSMArena Unpacked date story have all converged on the same July 22 date since April 2026. The rumored Unpacked date in London is the most recent data point on that schedule, and the 91mobiles certification spot reinforces it. Pre-order and shipping dates have not been announced by Samsung.

91mobiles, which spotted the filings, reports the launch would be the global release, including India. The certification window between June 4 and June 9 lines up with that schedule. The Galaxy Watch 9 and new Galaxy Buds are also widely expected at the same event, based on the same leak cycle.

What Samsung Has Not Confirmed

None of the specifications carried in this article are confirmed by Samsung. The BIS filings expose only the model numbers, and Samsung has not commented on the names, the launch date, or the rumored hardware of either device.

The name of the wider Z Fold is the most open question. Leaks have used Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, and simply ‘the wide Z Fold,’ with no single version locked in. The leaked names have not been confirmed in any public Samsung document.

The Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is unconfirmed for the Watch Ultra 2 specifically, even though Samsung is one of the named partners on Qualcomm’s Wear Elite announcement. The 800 mAh battery figure is a rumor from 91mobiles, echoed in the BIS filings coverage. The 4,800 mAh figure for the wide Z Fold’s battery is the number most often attached to that specific device, distinct from the rumored 5,000 mAh battery on the Z Fold8 Ultra. The 91mobiles report described the wider aspect ratio as a ‘smart play’ that addresses a user pain point rivals have already tackled, and the certification filings do nothing to contradict that framing. Samsung’s press team has not responded to the certification reports.

Indian pricing has not been announced, and the global pricing for the wider Z Fold and the Watch Ultra 2 will likely be set on July 22 if the launch goes ahead. No leaked price for the wider Z Fold or the Watch Ultra 2 has been published in the coverage tied to these BIS filings. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has not appeared in any pricing leaks so far.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide launching?

The wide Galaxy Z Fold is expected to launch at Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, 2026. Samsung has not announced a date, but the BIS certification, which usually precedes a local launch by weeks, places the device inside the July to August window.

What are the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide specs?

The most-cited leak list, published before the BIS filing, names a 7.6-inch inner display at 4:3, dual 50MP rear cameras, a 4,800 mAh battery with 45W wired charging, and a weight of around 200g. Samsung has not confirmed any of these specs.

What is the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s model number?

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 carries the model number SM-L715F. The same identifier appeared on China’s CMIIT certification platform first, and the Indian BIS database entry was filed between June 4 and June 9, 2026.

Is the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 5G?

Leaks point to 5G connectivity on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, paired with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, which would be a first for Samsung’s smartwatch line. Samsung has not confirmed the chip or the modem, and the certification listing itself does not name the silicon.

What is BIS certification?

BIS, or the Bureau of Indian Standards, is India’s national standards body, and a BIS certification is a regulatory step required before a device can be sold in India. BIS listings typically appear weeks before an India launch.