Samsung Prepares 'Wide Fold' to Counter Apple’s First Foldable in 2026
Samsung is reportedly launching a 'Wide Fold' phone in 2026 to preemptively compete with Apple's first foldable. According to ET News, it will feature a 7.6-inch, 4:3 display.
Even before Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone hits the market, Samsung is already planning its countermove. According to a report from Korea's ET News, Samsung is developing a new foldable, dubbed the "Wide Fold," set for a 2026 launch that will directly mirror the rumored display size and aspect ratio of Apple's first entry into the category.
The move signals a pre-emptive strike from the foldable market leader, aiming to neutralize the novelty of Apple's device before its debut. Citing an unnamed industry source, the report outlines a device that deviates significantly from Samsung's current Galaxy Z Fold lineup.
The upcoming device is expected to be shorter and wider than the current Z Fold series, living up to its "Wide" name and creating a more tablet-like experience when open. - Unfolded Display: 7.6-inch OLED - Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (when unfolded) - Folded Display: 5.4-inch - Form Factor: Described as a "passport" type
The 4:3 aspect ratio is the critical detail. It's a departure from the taller, narrower screens of the Z Fold series and, crucially, is the same ratio insiders have pegged for Apple’s foldable project. This suggests Samsung isn't just building another foldable; it's building a direct competitor to a product that doesn't even exist yet.
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