Samsung Plans Five Foldable Phones for 2027 Including New Wide Model

Samsung is planning a significant expansion of its foldable smartphone lineup for 2027, driven by the unexpected commercial success of its wider-format Galaxy Z Fold 8. The company is reportedly developing five distinct foldable devices for next year, including a second, even wider model designed to optimize the video viewing experience.

According to reports from South Korean outlet ETNews, the 2027 lineup will include successors to the three models released in 2026: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the higher-tier Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. It will also feature a second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, which was previously discontinued. The new addition is another wide-format foldable device, separate from the standard Fold successor.

The move comes after the Galaxy Z Fold 8, launched in July 2026, became a surprise hit. The device, which features a shorter and wider form factor with a 4:3 aspect ratio inner display when unfolded, resonated strongly with consumers. Preorders for the Z8 series reached 1.44 million units in South Korea alone, a record for a Galaxy smartphone series and a 39% increase over the previous generation. Notably, approximately 70% of those Korean...