If Samsung teases this foldable phone at Unpacked today, …

The rumored wide-screen Galaxy Fold would combine the pocketability of a Flip 7 and the versatility of a Fold 7.

Last year was a big year for Samsung in foldable phones. It redesigned the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to become the lightest book-style folding phone in the US, and unveiled the then-new, two-hinged Galaxy Z TriFold.  It appears that the Korean electronics maker is returning to its era of hardware innovation and won't stop anytime soon. A recent report by ET News claims that Samsung is developing a million units of a wide-screen Galaxy Fold, which will differ from all existing Galaxy foldable phones.

Perhaps we'll even see it teased at Unpacked today. Also: Samsung Unpacked 2026 live blog: Galaxy S26 Ultra specs, Buds 4 Pro, OneUI 8.5, more According to sources familiar with Samsung's manufacturing, the company is developing a device internally referred to as the "Wide Fold" (directly translated from Google Translate). It will be a shorter and wider version of the current Galaxy Z Fold 7 — like the 2021-launched Oppo Find N and the original Google Pixel Fold.

The upcoming wide-screen Galaxy Fold is said to have a 7.6-inch OLED screen on the inside, which is 0.4 inches less than the Fold 7. It may not seem significant on paper, but the primary difference lies in the aspect ratio.  Instead of Fold 7's squarish design, the wide-screen Fold will open into a 4:3 aspect ratio. And I believe this would be a great alternative for those who want a foldable phone primarily for watching videos, but don't want to get a thick Galaxy Z TriFold.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was my favorite phone of 2025, thanks to its improved readability and overall form factor. However, it may not be the first choice for someone seeking a foldable phone for consuming video content.  When watching videos on an unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 7, you get massive letterboxing (thick borders on top and bottom).  I usually use half the screen as a kickstand to prop up my Fold 7 and watch videos on the other half.

It reduces letterboxing to a minimum, but the usable video area remains the same as that of a regular slab phone. This letterboxing issue could be solved by a wide-screen folding phone, like the Pixel Fold, Oppo Find N, and the rumored wide-screen Galaxy Fold. You can always rotate the device by 90 degrees if you prefer a vertical orientation for browsing the web.  It won't offer the same split-screen experience, but I'd love a folding phone that's good for both reading and video consumption.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7's inner screen is great for browsing but not so ideal for watching videos. This reminds me of the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, a 10-inch wide-screen tablet that fits inside your pocket. It'll surely please the wide-screen Galaxy Fold audience, no?  From my brief hands-on experience with the new Samsung folding phone, I view it as a productivity powerhouse that can also serve as an entertainment device.  However, the reported wide-screen Galaxy Fold will undoubtedly be slimmer (it'll fold only once) and more pocketable.

I think all of these foldable phone designs can exist simultaneously because they have their own unique use cases: The rumored new Samsung foldable is said to have a 5.4-inch cover screen and support 25W wireless charging. The latter is said to debut with the Galaxy S26 Ultra next year. It is also worth noting how many aspects of the rumored wide-screen Galaxy Fold align with speculation about Apple's iPhone Fold, which is expected to be released alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September 2026.

For context, Apple is reportedly working on a foldable device with a similar 4:3 unfolded display, measuring around 7.7 inches. If Samsung announces this new phone alongside the expected Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, it could beat Apple to market with a wide-screen foldable phone next year. While we've seen such designs before, I think better folding screens, improved hinge designs, and silicon-carbon battery tech could finally legitimize the 4:3 foldable phone format.

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