The company appears to be taking cues from Apple’s rumored foldable design.
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Apple is expected to release its first foldable iPhone sometime next year, and recent leaks suggest it may look very different from Samsung’s flagship foldable. Instead of a tall, squarish display like the [Galaxy Z Fold 7](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7…
The company appears to be taking cues from Apple’s rumored foldable design.
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends
Apple is expected to release its first foldable iPhone sometime next year, and recent leaks suggest it may look very different from Samsung’s flagship foldable. Instead of a tall, squarish display like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Apple is said to be opting for a shorter, wider design. Now, a new report suggests Samsung could follow suit and offer a device with a similar form factor next year.
According to ETNews, Samsung is prepping a “Wide Fold” to compete with the iPhone Fold. The device will reportedly feature a 7.6-inch foldable display, similar to the iPhone Fold’s rumored 7.69-inch inner screen. But its cover screen is said to measure 5.4 inches, making it slightly larger than the iPhone Fold’s 4.75-inch outer screen.
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Industry insiders familiar with Samsung’s plans say the Wide Fold’s inner display will have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The iPhone Fold is also rumored to use a similarly wide aspect ratio, which could make both devices feel more like compact tablets when unfolded.
Why a shorter, wider design might make more sense
A wider aspect ratio could address one of the biggest issues with current foldables, which often feel awkward for multitasking and media consumption. By prioritizing width over height, both Apple and Samsung may be aiming to offer users a more refined experience similar to their tablet lineups.
The report adds that the Wide Fold will feature 25W wireless charging support, a feature tipped to debut with the Galaxy S26 series early next year. It also claims that the device could launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 next fall. If accurate, this could position the Wide Fold as an alternative rather than a direct replacement for the Galaxy Z Fold lineup.
For now, it remains unclear how widely Samsung plans to release this new form factor. The company could initially limit availability to select markets to gauge interest, a strategy it recently used with the Galaxy Z TriFold.
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