1 million at the start: Samsung confident in the success of its foldable smartphone Wide Fold and preparing a huge first batch
In the fall of 2026, the market expects an epic clash of foldable smartphones: Apple will present its first iPhone Fold, and Samsung will respond with a novelty under the working name Wide Fold.
Both gadgets are interesting in that by absolute coincidence (irony) they will receive the same but unusual ratio of 4:3 when unfolded.
The Korean publication ETNews shared important information about Samsung's seriousness in winning the competition with Americans.
What is known
Journalists from ETNews have learned that the Korean manufacturer is so confident in the success of Wide Fold that it is preparing a huge initial batch of one million devices. For comparison, let us remind you that in early December The launch of sales of Galaxy Z TriFold caused a sensation in South Korea: huge lines formed at Samsung stores, and the first batch sold out instantly in a quantity of 30,000 units.
Furthermore, Wide Fold is expected to be a growth driver for Samsung's entire foldable smartphone segment, and the company will do everything possible to attract as much attention from the iPhone Fold to its devices.
It is expected that Wide Fold will be presented simultaneously with Galaxy Fold 8 and Flip 8 — in July 2026.
According to leaks, Wide Fold, when unfolded, has a 7.6” OLED display, and the external screen will be 5.4”.
Source: ETNews
