Samsung’s secret ‘Wide’ Galaxy Z Fold foldable shows up in its own software

Samsung’s secret ‘Wide’ Galaxy Z Fold foldable shows up in its own software

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 split screen spotify chrome

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TL;DR
  • One UI 9 firmware code explicitly references a “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold.
  • The new “WideFoldModel” flag suggests a device that opens horizontally rather than vertically, prioritizing a wider aspect ratio.

Samsung isn’t slowing down with its foldable phones. While many have been focused on the Galaxy Z TriFold, a new leak from the One UI 9 test build confirms that a “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold is in development.

The test build adds credibility to rumors that Samsung is working on a new form factor. We’ve spotted this evidence straight from the One UI 9 firmware, where a new device category is explicitly referenced. In the code string below, Samsung uses a flag labeled: