Samsung is working on a new foldable smartphone design that is both wider and shorter than the foldables it has released in the past, according to Korean news site ETNews. Samsung’s “Wide Fold” is designed to compete with Apple’s “iPhone Fold” that is expected to launch in fall 2026.
While Samsung’s existing Galaxy Z Fold7 display is 6.5 inches when closed, 8 inches when open, rumors indicate the iPhone Fold’s display will measure in at 5.3 to 5.5 inches when closed, and 7.5 to 7.8 inches when open (although rumors vary). That makes it shorter and wider than Samsung’s taller, narrower design.
Samsung’s “Wide Fold” is expected to boast a 7.6-inch display when open, and a 5.4-inch display when closed. It’s also expected to have a 4:3 aspect ratio, making it more comfortable to hold than a taller device.
The report says that Samsung is planning to release its wider foldable device in the fall of 2026, which is also when the iPhone Fold will be coming out.