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Samsung is reportedly developing an extra-wide foldable called Galaxy Z Wide Fold, a book-style device with a 5.4-inch external display and a 7.6-inch internal display. The model, linked to One UI 9 on Android 17 (code name H8), could launch as early as July 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, expanding Samsung's foldable lineup ahead of Apple's competing foldables.
Samsung is reportedly expanding its foldable lineup with two devices: the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a cheaper model, featuring wider, more durable designs and software upgrades (Android 17, One UI 9), plus planned production of millions to drive mainstream adoption without large price increases.
A Verge writer tests Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 as a portable workstation by pairing it with a slim travel keyboard (Logitech Keys 2 Go) and a kickstand case, dubbing the setup “Purse Computer.” The piece walks through the evolving workflow, including workarounds for app windows and Slack in Chrome, and notes tradeoffs like poorer battery life and occasional app quirks. It’s pitched as a convenient laptop substitute for short trips, not a full-day replacement.
Samsung is steering the foldable market toward book-style designs with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a near-square inner display, enhanced multitasking, and creaseless screen technology aimed at improving durability, while rivals like Apple prepare their own entry amid a broader industry shift toward productivity-focused foldables, with Samsung projecting about 3.5 million Z Fold 8 sales in 2026.
Oppo is tipped to launch the Find N6 on March 17 in China and select markets (India skipped), with teaser claims of the industry’s shallowest display crease. The device is rumored to feature a 200MP main camera, 50MP periscope tele, 50MP ultrawide, a 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, AI stylus support, and titanium/orange color options.
Apple’s long‑rumored foldable iPhone, likely named iPhone Fold, is slated for fall 2026 at a premium price around $2,000–$2,400, featuring a book‑style design with a ~7.8" inner display and ~5.5" outer screen, two rear cameras, and a crease‑free, durable panel; rumors vary on thickness and specs, with no official details yet.
Honor plans to unveil the Magic V6 at MWC 2026 with rumored 7,000 mAh battery, a 200 MP primary camera and a periscope sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and BeiDou satellite communication, in multiple colors; the foldable is drawing more interest than the rival Robot Phone, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the iPhone Fold, with a Barcelona launch set for March 2–5.
Samsung reportedly plans to manufacture about 3.5 million Galaxy Z Fold 8 units and 2.5–3 million Galaxy Z Flip 8 units in the second half of 2026, marking the first time the Fold line is expected to outsell the Flip, driven by a thinner, lighter design and upgraded cameras that aim to boost the more expensive, higher-margin Fold lineup.
A CNET reporter buys Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold for about $3,164 and starts a live, daily test of the scarce dual-folding phone, sharing unboxing details and early impressions on its 6.5-inch cover display, 10-inch inner screen, and overall practicality as a phone-tablet hybrid.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, a $2,900 triple-folding device intended to replace both phone and tablet, sold out within minutes of going on sale in the U.S. despite no trade-in options, signaling strong demand for premium foldables at a high price.
Samsung has confirmed the release date for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide and unveiled a redesigned design, signaling a refreshed approach to its foldable lineup.
Samsung announced the US release date for the Galaxy Z TriFold as Jan 30 with a $2,900 price, making it the most expensive foldable yet; hands-on at CES 2026 highlighted its dual-crease inner display, with prior rumors pegging it around $2,500 and a Feb. 25 Unpacked date. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 started at $1,999, and reports suggest Samsung may be losing money on the TriFold, leaving the value proposition yet to be proven.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold goes on sale January 26 for $2,899 with 512GB, a premium price for a foldable that straddles phone and tablet; the US release isn’t official and buyers may pay more if importing.
A leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold could debut in the US at about $2,759 for a 512GB model, cheaper than earlier rumors of $3,000. The rollout may be in-store only with first-come, first-served stock, and details on 1TB SKUs, Care+, or trade-ins remain unclear. The price positioning would put it closer to China and Korea once VAT is considered.
Samsung is gearing up to release the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a focus on reducing the fold crease through a dual ultra-thin glass sandwich, redesigned laminate, and laser-drilled micro-perforations, potentially lowering crease visibility by around 20% versus the Fold 7. The device is also expected to improve battery life and camera performance, while Samsung and Apple reportedly pursue different foldable strategies—Samsung prioritizing flexibility and durability, Apple emphasizing rigidity with a glass substrate—highlighting a competitive future for foldable smartphones.