Samsung is reportedly developing a fourth foldable specifically to take on the iPhone Fold

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The ‘Wide Fold’ could have a similar 4:3 ratio to an iPad

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
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Next fall, Apple is widely expected to finally debut its long-rumored foldable iPhone, and it may have a new rival as soon as it arrives, and it won’t be the Galaxy Z TriFold. A new report from the Korean publication ET News claims Samsung is developing a “Wide Fold” that could also launch next autumn.

According to ET News, the rumored wide Galaxy Z Fold will feature a display size and 4:3 aspect ratio similar to those of the iPhone Fold. The Samsung Wide Fold could feature a 5.4-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch unfolded screen.

iPhone Fold render

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In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, released this past summer, has an 8-inch interior display with a 1.1:1 aspect ratio — almost a square. The 4:3 aspect ratio should be better for reading e-books, documents, and image editing.

If this Wide Fold does release next year, it will be the fourth foldable phone that Samsung has available for sale in 2026. The company just released its trifolding phone, which could get a wider release next year. Plus, the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold should see their next iterations in the summer.

A brief comparison

Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max apps test tiktok

(Image credit: Future)

Apple’s upcoming foldable has been in the rumor mill far longer than this “Wide Fold” so we know a bit more about that device. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said in September the iPhone Fold should look like two iPhone Airs stuck together.

It’s also expected to feature an obscene price between $2,300 and $2,500. Samsung hasn’t been afraid to price its foldable phones higher than its traditional flagship Galaxy S series.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $1,599 for the 256GB base version. Meanwhile, the Trifold doesn’t have a price yet, but GSMArena reports that Samsung sold some in Korea for around 3,590,400 won, which translates to about $2,428. If it ever comes to the U.S., it will likely cost as much, if not more.

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Scott Younker
Scott Younker
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Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.

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