--- title: "Samsung is preparing a revolution: five foldable smartphones in 2027 and a new wide-screen format" description: "📱 **Samsung is preparing a revolution in 2027!** Following the success of the Galaxy Fold 8, the company plans to release a record 5 foldable smartphones. The main news is a new wide screen without black bars for video! 🎬 🔹 **What's in the plans:** ✅ Galaxy Fold 9 (Wide, Ultra, and budget version) ✅ Revival of Galaxy Z TriFold 2 ✅ Response to the upcoming foldable iPhone Release expected in summer 2027. Details inside! 👇" date: 2026-08-18T09:16:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/samsung-5-foldable-phones-2027-new-wide-format tags: [samsung, galaxy-fold, foldable-phones, tech-news, apple-competition, smartphone-industry] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Samsung is preparing a revolution: five foldable smartphones in 2027 and a new wide-screen format ![Two Samsung Galaxy Z Fold foldable smartphones showcasing a wide screen format and innovative design](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/18/samsung-5-foldable-phones-2027-new-wide-format/samsung-5-foldable-phones-2027-new-wide-format-1.webp) **August 18, 2026** — the mobile technology market is on the brink of massive changes. South Korean giant Samsung, building on the commercial success of its current flagship Galaxy Fold 8, is preparing an unprecedented expansion of its flexible device portfolio. According to recent leaks and insider data, the company plans to release a record five models of foldable smartphones in 2027, which will serve as a response to both user demand and the expected competition from Apple. ### The end of the 'black bar' era: transition to a wide format The key driver of changes in the Galaxy Fold lineup was feedback from reviewers and early users of the Fold 8 model. Despite acknowledging the technological maturity of the device, critics unanimously pointed out the inconvenience of the 4:3 screen aspect ratio. When watching most video content shot in standard cinematic formats, users encountered the letterboxing effect — the appearance of wide black bars at the top and bottom of the display. Samsung engineers decided to radically fix this situation. A new version of the device with a changed screen geometry is in development. It is expected that the aspect ratio will be closer to the 16:9 or 16:10 standard. This will not only solve the video viewing problem but also make the smartphone significantly wider when unfolded, which is critical for multitasking mode and working with spreadsheets or documents. ### Five models in one year: a strategy of total coverage 2027 will be a turning point for Samsung. The company intends to cover all possible price segments and usage scenarios by releasing five different foldable devices at once. The list of expected novelties includes: - **Galaxy Fold 9 (Base version):** A direct successor to the current lineup with improved performance. - **Galaxy Fold 9 Wide:** A new model with a wide screen, optimized for media and work. - **Galaxy Fold 9 Ultra:** A premium modification with an elongated screen and maximum technical specifications for enthusiasts. - **Budget version of Fold 9:** A simplified model designed to make the technology more accessible (against the backdrop of the Fold 8's starting price of $1899). - **Galaxy Z TriFold 2:** The second generation of the three-section smartphone. ### The revival of TriFold: lessons from the past Special attention is being paid to the successor of the conceptual smartphone with two bends — the Galaxy Z TriFold. The first generation of this device became a victim of its own ambition: it was discontinued just three months after a limited release. The main reasons for the failure were the extremely high price of $2900 and production difficulties. However, Samsung has not abandoned the idea. Engineers promise that the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 will be more compact and, most importantly, more affordable. The company plans to optimize the supply chain and simplify the hinge construction to make the device mass-market. ### An arms race: the answer to Apple Samsung's aggressive expansion in the foldable device market is not accidental. The industry is widely discussing the expected release of the first foldable iPhone from Apple. The Korean giant aims to occupy all niches and set quality standards before the main competitor enters the market. The announcement of the new lineup is expected no earlier than the summer of 2027 during the traditional Samsung Unpacked presentation. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Samsung is planning five foldable phones for 2027 — and Galaxy Z Fold 8's success is the reason](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/samsung-is-planning-five-foldable-phones-for-2027-and-galaxy-z-fold-8s-success-is-the-reason/ar-AA2aitEC) - Подтверждает план выпуска 5 моделей и успех Fold 8 как драйвер. - [Five foldables, one year: Samsung’s biggest Galaxy Z lineup yet?](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/five-foldables-one-year-samsungs-biggest-galaxy-z-lineup-yet-n8mmutk2) - Подтверждено по источнику english.mathrubhumi.com - [Samsung might be making a new foldable that's even wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/samsung-might-be-making-a-new-foldable-thats-even-wider-than-the-galaxy-z-fold-8/ar-AA2ajx8Q) - Подтверждает план выпуска 5 моделей и успех Fold 8 как драйвер. - [Samsung could double down on foldables in 2027 with five new reported models](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/samsung-could-double-down-on-foldables-in-2027-with-five-new-reported-models/) - Дополнительное подтверждение списка моделей и стратегии.