Samsung is looking beyond the Z Fold 8's success — but will the gamble pay off?
Rumor has it that Samsung is already moving beyond the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup.
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Here's what to expect from Samsung in 2027. | Image by PhoneArena
If you thought Samsung wouldn't double down after the unprecedented success of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, think again. Industry insiders claim the company has already kicked off development of its successor, suggesting we could see as many as five Galaxy foldables next year.
A new 'Wide Fold' is reportedly being developed
There may be a lot more foldables to talk about next year. | Image by PhoneArena
According to an ETNews report, Samsung has already begun the development of two new Galaxy Z Fold devices for next year. Those are rumored to be the Galaxy Z TriFold's successor and, apparently, a new wide-style foldable.
Insiders claim the device won't have the same 4:3 aspect ratio as the Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, at this stage, it's unclear just what Samsung may be planning for the rumored Z Fold 8 successor.
Reportedly, the enormous success of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been the main factor behind Samsung's decision to release a successor next year. The company appears to be using that success as a springboard to expand its foldable phone lineup, giving consumers more form factors to choose from and potentially appealing to a wider range of users.
Insiders claim the device won't have the same 4:3 aspect ratio as the Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, at this stage, it's unclear just what Samsung may be planning for the rumored Z Fold 8 successor.
Reportedly, the enormous success of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been the main factor behind Samsung's decision to release a successor next year. The company appears to be using that success as a springboard to expand its foldable phone lineup, giving consumers more form factors to choose from and potentially appealing to a wider range of users.
Another Wide Fold development project is currently being pursued. The project is in its inception stage, so specific specifications have not yet been released. The plan is likely to be to create a device with an aspect ratio optimized for video viewing, rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio released this year.
Unknown industry insiders, August 2026
Should Samsung release a book-like foldable with a different aspect ratio?
62 Votes
Yes. The more, the better
41.94%
It should focus on keeping the Z Flip series alive
11.29%
Only if it's cheaper than the Z Fold 8
11.29%
No. The 'standard' and the 'wide' are enough
22.58%
I can't decide yet
12.9%
The right approach?
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series actually broke pre-order records in several key markets. But in most regions, that success was largely driven by the new wide-style foldable.
Apparently, Samsung has found a winning formula with its new device, and it makes perfect sense that the company might want to double down on its efforts and keep that momentum going well into 2027.
And who's to say? Maybe, if it's different enough from the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, the new mystery foldable may end up riding the wave of the Z Fold 8's success.
Apparently, Samsung has found a winning formula with its new device, and it makes perfect sense that the company might want to double down on its efforts and keep that momentum going well into 2027.
Speaking of the Z Fold 8, did you know that you can still buy it with a freebie? Yep, Amazon's launch offer on this awesome Android phone is still available. That means you can still get the device alongside a $350 gift card.
Five foldables to choose from in 2027
An analysis of the Z Fold 8 popularity in the coming year. | Image by Counterpoint Research
We're yet to see whether the Galaxy Z TriFold successor will have the same limited availability as the first-gen model. However, at first glance, it seems like Samsung is prepping up for quite the foldable blowout. The big question is whether fans really want that much choice.
Is the mystery foldable's success guaranteed?
Do we need more than these two? | Image by PhoneArena
If Samsung suddenly gives users way more choices, the initial appeal can easily backfire. After all, having more options to consider doesn't necessarily guarantee that interest in foldables will keep growing.
To truly succeed, Samsung will have to make sure that each foldable device has a clear value proposition and a distinct target audience.
And in case you're looking for more foldable phone news:
- The early success of the wide new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is exceeding Samsung's wildest dreams
- Check out what's happening with Apple's own foldable
- Explore our full Galaxy Z Fold 8 review
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