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Samsung is making a bold push into foldables: new reports say it plans to produce one million units of a wider book-style phone called the Galaxy Wide Fold. If true, this is a major vote of confidence as foldable screens move from novelty to mainstream.
A wider canvas for video and browsing
Leaked details suggest the Galaxy Wide Fold will use a book-style, inward-folding screen that’s noticeably wider than the displays on the Galaxy Z Fold series, including the recent Galaxy Z Fold models. The wider aspect ratio is aimed at improving video playback, multitasking, and web browsing — more of a small tablet experience that still fits in a pocket.
Imagine watching a movie with less letterboxing or opening two web pages side by side. For content creators and heavy multitaskers, a wider inner panel could change how they use a phone every day.
One million units: Samsung’s big production bet
ET News reports Samsung plans to manufacture around one million Galaxy Wide Fold units. That would be the largest production run to date for a special edition Galaxy Z device, signaling strong internal confidence in demand.
- Galaxy Z Fold SE: 500,000 units shipped
- Galaxy Z TriFold: 30,000 units shipped
Compared with those numbers, a one-million-unit target suggests Samsung expects the Galaxy Wide Fold to reach beyond enthusiasts and into a wider global audience — or at least to be much more available than past limited-edition foldables.
Why this matters for the foldable race
Samsung appears to be positioning the Galaxy Wide Fold to take on Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, which is also expected to favor a wider internal screen. Timing looks deliberate: the Wide Fold is said to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in July.
Will a wider foldable become the mainstream form factor? That will depend on price, durability, and how apps adapt to a broader canvas. Still, Samsung’s production plans are a clear signal: the company believes wider foldables are the next step for mobile productivity and media consumption.
Source: sammobile
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