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Samsung is testing a Fold 9 Plus and a Fold 9 FE, and only one will ship

Next year's wide Fold may come with a second choice beside it: bigger or cheaper, but not both. Neither would show up before mid-2027.

By iDeviceOct 28, 4:33 AM CT3 min read

Samsung is testing two new versions of its wide Galaxy Z Fold 9, the leaker Lanzuk reported on Naver, citing display supply chain sources. One is a "Plus" model that's slightly bigger. The other is an "FE" model that keeps the same size with slightly lower specs. Samsung plans to sell only one of them next to the regular Fold 9, and it's reportedly making that call soon.

The reason is the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first Fold with the wider, passport-style shape, where demand has been stronger than expected. SammyGuru reported that a bigger model could make room for a zoom camera, which the Fold 8 doesn't have. There's nothing yet on chips, batteries or prices. Neither phone would arrive before mid-2027, so if you're shopping for a wide Fold now, the Fold 8 is the one on sale.

APPLE IPHONE FOLD3 min read

iFixit links iPhone Duo screen cracks to a stress point in the hinge

Oct 25

The reported breaks cluster where several hinge edges meet under the screen. iFixit also gave the Duo a provisional 5 out of 10 for repair, the best score it has given any foldable.

GALAXY Z3 min read

Samsung says Fold 8 sales in Europe are up 45% on the Fold 7

Oct 22

Samsung's big foldables are outselling last year's in Europe, and searches for them spiked the week Apple showed the iPhone Duo. If you're in Europe and want one before the holidays, the Fold 8 is on sale now, while new U.S. iPhone Duo orders ship in January.

APPLE IPHONE FOLD3 min read

Third iPhone Duo grows its inner screen by half an inch

Oct 22

Gurman puts the 2028 model in the high sevens or low eights, and says a zoom camera is on Apple's list with no date.

APPLE IPHONE FOLD3 min read

iPhone Duo 2 prototypes hide Face ID under the outer screen

Oct 22

The $1,999 Duo that goes on sale October 23 unlocks by fingerprint, and Apple hasn't settled whether its successor next fall gets Face ID.

APPLE IPHONE FOLD3 min read

Apple asks for 44% more iPhone Duos as U.S. orders slip to January

Oct 22

The new 14 million target runs over 12 months, so it keeps Duos coming through next year rather than pulling January deliveries forward.

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