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Three folded Galaxy Z Fold 7 devices in the hand of a man. | Image by PhoneArena
Pushed by Apple’s first foldable iPhone and Huawei’s Pura X Max, Samsung is rumored to launch its first wide-folding phone, which may be called the Galaxy Z Wide Fold, this summer. While not necessarily an original idea, this phone could turn into one of the most important phones in the Korean company’s history.
A Galaxy Z for everyone
We’re yet to see a widely available wide foldable, but the idea has already won you over. In a recent poll, we asked you about the foldable design you’d love to use in your daily life, and the results have revealed that Samsung may have a great advantage over Apple.
Almost 34% of you said that wide foldables are the concept that looks the best. While that was the most popular option, it reveals that only a third of you would prefer the only type of foldable offered by Apple.
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What foldable design would you prefer to use in your daily life?
The wide foldable looks great
37.02%
I’d get a normal phone that unfolds, like the Z Fold 7
23.18%
I liked the old-school super tall foldables
2.6%
I prefer a flip foldable
9.86%
Neither, I prefer slab phones
27.34%
578 Votes
Another 23% of you said that they prefer the shape of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which feels like a normal phone that can unfold. That’s great news for Samsung, as the Galaxy Z Wide Fold is expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 this summer. Apple won’t have a similar foldable.
Making things sound even better for Samsung is the fact that close to 11% of you said that you prefer a flip foldable. As you may have guessed, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also expected at the summer Galaxy Unpacked event, and Apple isn’t launching a flip phone anytime soon.
Samsung also has the Galaxy Z Flip 7 available. | Image by PhoneArena
Looking at the results of our poll, we can say that Samsung has a foldable for almost every taste. Only the 3% of you who said that you like the old-school, super tall foldables are left with no choice.
A lot of potential for growth
There’s a reason foldables are still considered niche devices, which is also apparent from our poll results. While wide foldables are the most popular choice, slab phones are a close second, with 29% of you saying you don’t want a foldable at all.
Render of the iPhone Fold. | Image by Fpt.
As unsurprising as that is, it reveals that there’s growth potential for all foldables on the market. Unlike the failed slim flagship concept of the Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone Air, foldables have been steadily growing in popularity for years.
Apple’s first entry into the foldable market will certainly introduce the idea to many new potential customers. However, the company that’s more likely to win from that is Samsung. Offering a wider variety opens more opportunities for customers to choose a Galaxy over the only type of foldable iPhone.
Cornerstone event for foldable smartphones
Regardless of their commercial success, wide foldables could shape the future of the smartphone market. If people embrace the concept, we could see an industry shift towards the new form factor. If they fail, that could be the end of the widely available foldable phones.
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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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