Samsung May Add a Second Wide Foldable Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 9
Samsung is weighing a premium Plus model or a cheaper FE version, with one leak saying the wider foldable could cut price with downgraded specs.
- Samsung is exploring new additions to the Galaxy Z Fold 9 lineup for 2027, following the Galaxy Z Fold 8 which garnered "much better response than expected."
- Leaks suggest Samsung is weighing a Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus with a larger display against a Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE designed to make the foldable experience more accessible.
- The Plus model would retain flagship hardware with a larger battery, while the FE variant features a 12-megapixel Ultrawide camera and Exynos 2600 processor, reportedly priced at $1,699.
- Samsung has yet to confirm either rumoured device, though "a decision will be made soon" regarding which design will move to production and full release.
- The company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 at its July Galaxy Unpacked event this year, though profitability challenges remain a factor for future decisions.
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