Foldables are no longer a niche category. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a monumental success, so much so that it could change the company’s entire approach to foldable smartphones. According to a South Korean media report, a credible rumor is circulating that Samsung will capitalize on its success by creating an even larger foldable. ETNews.
We don’t know much, other than a potential release date in 2027 and that it probably won’t have the same 4:3 aspect ratio as the current Z Fold 8. The report suggests that Samsung is looking to “create a screen aspect ratio optimized for video viewing.” This indicates something like a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio, although this is just a guess.
Reviews of the Z Fold 8 have been almost universally excellent, with one caveat. It’s this 4:3 aspect ratio that mandates letterbox formatting around most video content. This new device would solve this problem.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is marketed as perfect for full-screen video, but its 4:3 main screen leads to letterboxing for most content. The 10:16 cover screen fares better but is not perfect. Consumers should consider these aspect ratio limitations when evaluating the device… pic.twitter.com/or4ZGkKJnF
– The Daily Tech Wire (@dailytechonx) August 5, 2026
ETNews also suggested that Samsung is developing five foldable devices for 2027. This includes follow-ups to the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, and a refreshed Galaxy Z TriFold. The latter device was discontinued, likely because it cost $2,900 at launch (and that was before the AI-induced RAM shortage.)
We still have some time to wait, as these rumors probably won’t be officially confirmed until Samsung Unpacked 2027. Passed as a prologue, this event will probably take place next July.
In the meantime, it’s entirely possible that we’ll get some concrete information regarding Apple’s long-rumored foldable. Industry reports suggest that this new design will be released alongside the updated iPhone lineup later this year.
