Samsung is preparing to match Apple move for move in 2026, right down to its first foldable device. A new leak details the Galaxy Z Fold Wide, which is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and directly compete with Apple’s long-rumored folding iPhone.
Galaxy Z Fold Wide mirrors iPhone Fold screen design
According to new reports, Samsung’s third foldable in 2026 will feature a 7.6-inch inner screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, nearly identical to what’s expected from the first iPhone Fold. This squarer display layout will make the Z Fold Wide more compatible with tablet-style apps exactly the same strategy Apple will use by borrowing from the iPad Pro’s dimensions.
On the outside, the 5.4-inch cover screen of the Z Fold Wide will be noticeably wider than current Fold models. This change addresses one of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldables: cramped external displays. In effect, it marks a return to the proportions seen on devices like the original Pixel Fold or Oppo Find N.
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Samsung to match Apple’s 25W wireless charging
In yet another “coincidence,” the Galaxy Z Fold Wide will reportedly support 25W wireless charging. That matches the expected speed of Apple’s foldable iPhone. It would also be the fastest wireless charging Samsung has ever offered on a foldable. This shift signals a renewed focus on matching Apple in high-end performance.
But that’s not where it stops. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung’s flagship bar phone for 2026, is also rumored to support 25W wireless charging ensuring that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro doesn’t stand alone when it comes to fast wireless power delivery.
Here’s what we know so far about the Z Fold Wide:
- 7.6-inch inner display with 4:3 aspect ratio
- 5.4-inch wide outer screen
- 25W wireless charging
- Wider footprint like the Pixel Fold and Find N
- Likely fall 2026 release under “H8” codename
The Z Fold Wide is a strategic counterpunch
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold Wide isn’t just another variant, it’s a calculated answer to Apple’s foldable ambitions. Even the timing is strategic: the Z Fold Wide is expected to arrive just ahead of Apple’s iPhone Fold, making it the first big-screen foldable in 2026 to adopt the iPad-style form factor.
Whether the 4:3 aspect ratio will feel right on Android is another question. But Samsung seems willing to make that trade if it means standing toe-to-toe with Apple in every category hardware, screen layout, and even wireless charging speed.
