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Samsung Tests Two Possible Galaxy Z Fold 9 Variants

Published 29 October 2026

Samsung is reportedly testing two possible additions to its Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup, with only one of the proposed models expected to advance. The company has not confirmed the testing or the reported plan to select between them. The account comes from leaker Lanzuk, who posts as yeux1122 on Naver. The two concepts would both use the wider format associated with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, but take different approaches. One is described as a Plus-style model with a slightly larger body and screen. The other is an FE-style version that would keep the standard model’s dimensions while trimming some specifications. If Samsung proceeds with either option, it would reportedly sit alongside the regular Galaxy Z Fold 9 rather than replace it. The leak says Samsung is testing both possibilities and expects to choose one, but gives no confirmed decision or production schedule. Reports place the potential lineup in 2027, though the plans remain preliminary. The choice would shape what a second wide-format Fold offers. A larger model would provide more display area, while an FE-style device could offer a lower-priced route to the design. No price has been reported for the FE-style concept,...

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