Samsung could release six different foldable phones next year including Galaxy Z Slide
Samsung plans six new foldable phones for next year.
The short version
- The lineup includes a mysterious new Galaxy Z Slide model.
- The devices will feature battery and weight improvements.
- Pricing and exact release dates remain unconfirmed.
Samsung, the global electronics giant, is preparing its biggest foldable phone lineup ever with six new devices slated for release next year, according to Tom's Guide. The leaked 2027 roadmap features a mix of upgrades and entirely new form factors, kicking off with the Galaxy Z TriFold 2.
The most intriguing addition is the Galaxy Z Slide, an extendable device that follows years of concept designs shown at trade shows. Alongside the Slide model, Samsung is reportedly prepping the Z Fold 9 Ultra, Z Fold 9 Pro, Z Fold 9, and the Z Flip 9.
This aggressive expansion comes on the heels of Apple, which owns iPhone and Mac, launching its own foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The sheer volume of new models raises questions about whether consumers will face confusion over overlapping features and specs. Previous concepts like the Slidable Flex demonstrated screens expanding from standard sizes into massive displays.
Whether those specific mechanisms make it to the mass market depends entirely on manufacturing costs. For now, buyers waiting to upgrade their mobile devices should hold off as the rumor mill sorts out what will actually hit shelves.
