Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch

Samsung Wide Fold adopts iPhone Fold-like 4:3 ratio for 2026 launch—here’s how it stacks up against Apple’s rumored device.
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Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch
Samsung Wide Fold Set to Rival iPhone Fold in 2026 Showdown What will Samsung’s next big foldable look like—and how will it compete with Apple’s long-awaited iPhone Fold? According to a report from Korean outlet ETNews, Samsung is developing a new “Wide Fold” model with a squatter, more square-like design that mirrors Apple’s rumored 4:3 aspect ratio. Slated for a fall 2026 release alongside the iPhone Fold, this strategic pivot suggests Samsung isn’t just reacting—it’s repositioning itself to dominate the next era of foldable smartphones before Apple even enters the ring. Credit: Google Why the Shift to a “Wider” Foldable Matters For years, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has leaned into tall, narrow proportions—like a mini tablet when unfolded. The Galaxy Z Fold7, for instance, offers a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8-inch main display with a 20:18 aspect ratio when open. While functional, this shape can feel unwieldy in one hand and awkward for certain apps. The new Wide Fold flips that …