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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus or Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE Could Launch in 2027

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus or Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE Could Launch in 2027

Samsung is said to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE as a more budget-friendly option.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 28 October 2026 17:27 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus or Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE Could Launch in 2027

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE may feature a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera

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Highlights

Samsung is said to be testing two new variations of the Galaxy Z Fold 9
The two models are expected to target different price segments
Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus could come with a wider design and a larger battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a wider form factor launched earlier this year alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Now, rumours about next year's foldable phones are appearing online. A new leak suggests that Samsung is evaluating an additional wide-format foldable smartphone for 2027. The company is said to be considering two possible options for different budget segments.

Samsung Testing Two New Variations of the Galaxy Z Fold 9

Tipster Anthony (@TheGalox_) on X claimed that Samsung is testing a wide foldable model for 2027. This purported device could launch as either the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus or the Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE. The two models are expected to target different price segments.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Discussion

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Galaxy Z Fold9 Plus or Z Fold9 FE Samsung is currently testing an additional wide model for 2027, and the decision has come down to a bigger model or a cheaper model Z Fold9 Plus would maintain the core specs of the Z Fold9 in a bigger wide design with a larger battery Z Fold9 FE would likely downgrade the Ultrawide to 12mp and the chip to an Exynos 2600 in order to lower the price to ~$1699
— Anthony (@TheGalox_) October 28, 2026

The Galaxy Z Fold 9 Plus is tipped to retain the key specifications of the standard Galaxy Z Fold 9. It could come with a wider design and a larger battery

Samsung could introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 9 FE as an affordable watered-down version. It is tipped to feature a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera instead of a high-resolution sensor. It is said to run on Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset rather than the processor used in the standard flagship model.

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The tipster states that the hardware compromise could help Samsung to keep the price of Galaxy Z Fold FE around $1,699 (roughly Rs.).

Samsung has yet to announce the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series or confirm plans for either rumoured model. Therefore, these details have to be considered with a pinch of salt.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the new wide-format Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event in July. The book-style foldables run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, while the flip-style phone follows a dual-chip strategy by using the Samsung Exynos 2600 chip in some regions.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slimmer and lighter design
Excellent cover display and FlexWindow
Polished One UI 9 experience
Seven years of software support

Bad
Very little changed compared to Flip 7
Indian model gets Exynos 2600, not Snapdragon
Battery life, charging are weak point
Expensive for an incremental upgrade

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 review

Display (Primary) 6.90-inch

Cover Display 4.10-inch

Cover Resolution 948x1048 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 17

Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New passport-style form factor is very likeable
Useful cover screen which is bright enough and the aspect ratio is great for social media
4:3 main display is excellent
Lightweight and solid design
IP48 rating
Decent cameras
Battery life is good enough

Bad
Expensive
No telephoto sensor at this price
Loudspeakers could have been better
Still needs better app optimisation

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Cover Display 5.50-inch

Cover Resolution 1248x1972 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4800mAh

OS Android 17

Resolution 2448x1848 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Refined hinge and in-hand feel
Much improved crease
Anti-reflective coating
Flagship-level performance
45W wired fast charging support
7 years of OS updates and security patches
Solid primary sensor and upgraded ultrawide sensor

Bad
Expensive
Telephoto sensor could have been better
Doesn't feel Ultra compared to Fold 7
Battery life could have been better
Not the best loudspeakers in the segment

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 1080x2520 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 17

Resolution 2256x2504 pixels

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