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One more brand has reportedly changed its plans because of the iPhone Fold

It appears Samsung is not the only company that feels it’s necessary to change its plans to fight with Apple.

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By Ilia Temelkov

Published: Jan 28, 2026, 6:31 PM

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Honor Magic V Flip 2. | Image Credit — PhoneArena

Apple is widely expected to launch the first foldable iPhone later this year, and rumor has it that it may feature a wide internal screen. That has reportedly prompted Samsung to develop a Galaxy Z Wide Fold model, and it may have inspired another leading brand to reshape its foldable plans.

Honor may challenge Apple and Samsung with a wide foldable

Honor may reshape its whole foldable lineup this year as an answer to the launch of the first foldable iPhone. According to a leak from China cited by Huawei Central, the company won’t launch any small foldables this year, and it will focus on releasing a wide foldable.

The new device may replace the Magic Vs series, which included affordable book-style foldable devices. The source also claims that Honor doesn’t plan to launch a sequel to the Magic V Flip 2 in 2026.

A new foldable trend

Honor Magic V5. | Image Credit — PhoneArena

If the rumor is true, Honor may join a growing trend in the foldable segment. Recent rumors about the iPhone Fold claim that Apple will aim for a device with a wider screen, which would be different from all the leading foldables on the market. Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z Wide Fold and Oppo’s Find N7 may also compete with a wider form factor.

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Of course, all that’s still a rumor. None of the companies have confirmed those devices exist. Honor has already confirmed it will launch the Magic V6 just before the start of the MWC 2026 trade show, but it hasn’t talked about its upcoming foldable devices.

The great refresh

Considering that Honor was the company that pushed the thin foldable trend over the last few years, I’m more than curious to see how it responds to Apple joining this market. I’d love to see the company launching a strong competitor to the iPhone Fold in as many markets as possible, as that would make the whole segment so much more interesting.

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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.

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