I've used Samsung's Galaxy TriFold, but this upcoming model may be more enticing in 2026

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• A Korean outlet has hinted that Samsung may launch a wider foldable phone next year.
• The new model will feature a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded.
• Adding more foldable options will fuel what is expected to be a bustling market in 2026.

2025 was a great year for Samsung in foldable phones. It redesigned the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to become the lightest book-style folding phone of the year, and announced an all-new two-hinge-equipped Galaxy Z TriFold. 

It appears that the Korean company is returning to its era of hardware innovation and won't stop anytime soon. A new report claims that Samsung is developing a wide-screen Galaxy Fold, which will differ from all existing Galaxy foldable phones.

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