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Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold Tipped to Feature 7.6 Inch Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold Tipped to Feature 7.6-Inch Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

The purported Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold could compete with Apple’s rumoured foldable iPhone expected in September.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 16 March 2026 12:54 IST

Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold Tipped to Feature 7.6-Inch Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC

Samsung’s Wide Fold may get a 7.6-inch main screen, similar in size to its current book-style foldables

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Highlights

Samsung’s Galaxy Wide Fold may pack a dual-cell 4,800mAh battery
One UI 9 animations reportedly reveal the design of the Galaxy Wide Fold
Samsung may launch the Galaxy Wide Fold alongside the Z Fold 8

Samsung's rumoured Galaxy Wide Fold could introduce a new design direction for the company's foldable lineup, with leaks suggesting a broader, tablet-like form factor compared to its existing book-style models. The handset is expected to retain a large inner display while adopting a wider aspect ratio that may improve usability on the cover screen. Early reports also hint at a flagship Snapdragon chipset and a sizeable battery. The handset is believed to be in development alongside Samsung's next-generation foldables expected later this year.

Samsung May Launch a Wider Galaxy Z Fold With 7.6-Inch Display

According to a Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese), Samsung's upcoming wide foldable smartphone may feature a 7.6-inch main display. This indicates that when the display is unfolded, it will be slightly smaller than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which sports an 8-inch inner screen and a 6.5-inch cover display.

Earlier leaks have suggested that the rumoured model is expected to feature a shorter and wider design with a tablet-like 4:3 aspect ratio, which could make the cover display more comfortable for typing while offering a more natural experience for reading and watching videos when unfolded.

Samsung’s 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold Design Spotted in Leaked One UI 9 Animations

Samsung's Galaxy Wide Fold is tipped to pack a dual-cell battery with a typical capacity of around 4,800mAh, with rated cells of 2,267mAh and 2,393mAh adding up to a minimum capacity of 4,660mAh. The handset could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the tipster added. The handset is also expected to be introduced in the Chinese market. Its recent IMEI listing hinted at its possible availability in other global markets as well.

Animations recently found in One UI 9 apps reportedly hinted at the design of Samsung's Galaxy Wide Fold, showing its opening and closing mechanism, wide aspect ratio, and selfie camera cutouts on both displays similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Its presence in the software suggests Samsung may be preparing for a launch soon.

The purported Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold may launch in July or August alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and could compete with Apple's rumoured foldable iPhone expected in September.

Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold IMEI Database Listings Hint at Global Launch

The foldable iPhone model is expected to combine elements of an iPhone and an iPad Mini. The handset could feature a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. When unfolded, the larger display may offer an iPad-like interface with multitasking support for running two apps side by side, along with app sidebars.

According to the tipster, the wide foldable smartphone segment in 2026 could be led globally by Apple and Samsung, while Huawei and another unnamed domestic brand may emerge as key players in China. This also suggests that a new contender could enter the foldable smartphone space in the country.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More