Samsung and Apple are working on enlarged versions of their wide foldable smartphones. According to a source, the companies plan to release the Galaxy Z Fold9 Plus and iPhone Duo 2 Plus in 2027.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 already offers a 7,6-inch inner display with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and a wide outer screen of about 5,5 inches. The iPhone Duo follows a similar design with an emphasis on a wide shape that is convenient for watching video and multitasking. The new models should retain the proportions but increase the panel sizes.
The rumor comes from a single Twitter account on X and has not yet been officially confirmed. If Samsung Display is developing a larger flexible panel, it could be supplied to both companies. This makes sense from a supply chain perspective, but it remains only an assumption.
A practical downside is that the outer screens could become too wide for comfortable one-handed use while maintaining the current aspect ratio. The manufacturers are not yet disclosing the exact dimensions, weight or battery specifications of the future devices.
Compared with the current models, the Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs about 201 g and is thinner when folded than the iPhone Duo. Prices start at 1599 dollars for the Samsung and 1999 dollars for the Apple. The larger versions could improve convenience for media but will increase the dimensions and probably the cost.
Buyers should wait for official announcements to assess the real advantages of the enlarged foldables over the existing Galaxy Z Fold8 and iPhone Duo.
