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Samsung is quietly preparing a new member for its foldable lineup: a rumored “Wide Fold” with a wider 4:3 foldable display. Supply chain sources say the company intends to produce about 1 million units, positioning the device as a mainstream Galaxy model rather than a niche or limited edition.
Why a wider fold could matter
The Wide Fold — a tentative name — is expected to ship alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 later this year. Unlike the taller, book-like Fold form factor, a 4:3 panel changes the experience: more usable canvas for multitasking, a squarer aspect for media and photo editing, and a different take on app layouts. In short, it’s a direct play to appeal to users who want a tablet-like screen without carrying a separate device.
Apple is also rumored to be exploring a similar 4:3 foldable approach with its own iPhone Fold, so Samsung’s move looks partly defensive: if the wider fold proves popular, it could reshape expectations for how future foldables are designed and used.
People familiar with the plan say Samsung isn’t treating this as an experiment. Planning production of roughly one million units signals confidence that the Wide Fold can contribute meaningfully to Galaxy foldable sales — and help sustain growth in a category that sold around 6 million Galaxy Z Fold7 units last year.
Timing still seems set for this summer, packaged with Samsung’s usual flagship foldable launch window. Whether the Wide Fold will hit that million-unit target depends on pricing, carrier support, and how well developers adapt apps to a squarer, wider canvas. But for now, Samsung appears ready to broaden the foldable market rather than keep it narrow.
Source: gsmarena
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