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Samsung 'Wide Fold' Reportedly in Development to Challenge Apple's 2026 Foldable

Reports point to a shared shift toward squarer, tablet-like 4:3 designs, with key specifications and availability still unverified.

Overview

  • ETNews reports Samsung is developing a 'Wide Fold' with a 7.6-inch inner screen, 5.4-inch cover display and a 4:3 aspect ratio, targeting a launch in the second half of 2026; Samsung has not confirmed the device.
  • Apple’s first foldable iPhone is widely reported to use a roughly 7.6–7.8 inch inner display and a 5.3–5.5 inch cover screen in a similar 4:3 layout, with a fall 2026 window frequently cited.
  • Coverage notes Apple has focused on durability, including work on crease‑reduction and testing higher‑capacity batteries, while pricing rumors place the device around $2,000–$2,500.
  • Community 3D-printed mockups of an iPhone Fold are circulating, but outlets stress the referenced CAD files are not verified and trace back to concept drawings rather than authentic leaks.
  • Analysts and supply reports caution that hinge and display yields could constrain early availability, with some shipments potentially slipping into 2027.