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Samsung and Apple Set Up 2026 Showdown With Wider 4:3 Foldables as New Leaks Refine Screen Sizes

Supply-chain reports and fresh tipster specs point to tablet-like designs, but production hurdles could hold back broad rollout into 2027.

Overview

  • ETNews reports Samsung is developing a “Wide Fold” with a 7.6-inch 4:3 inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, aiming for a fall 2026 launch.
  • Tipster Ice Universe now pegs Apple’s foldable at 7.58 inches inside and 5.35 inches outside with a 4:3 ratio, suggesting a slightly smaller footprint than Samsung’s rumored device.
  • Coverage across outlets continues to place Apple’s debut around September 2026, setting up direct competition with Samsung’s wider, book-style model.
  • A 3D‑printable iPhone Fold mockup by MakerWorld user Subsy is circulating to illustrate size, but MacRumors and 9to5Mac stress it is not based on verified Apple CADs.
  • Jon Prosser’s latest renders claim crease-reduction via a pressure plate and liquid‑metal hinge, two rear cameras, and a $2,000–$2,500 price range, though these details remain unconfirmed.