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Samsung reportedly developing a wider foldable with video-optimized aspect ratio for 2027
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A report from South Korean outlet ETNews, relayed by Engadget, claims Samsung is planning a foldable wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a display aspect ratio optimized for video viewing, targeting a 2027 release.
The Z Fold 8's 4:3 main display forces letterboxing around most video content, a near-universal caveat in reviews. A wider device with a video-optimized ratio would address that limitation directly. Samsung may also be expanding its foldable lineup to five devices for 2027, including a refreshed Galaxy Z TriFold that was previously discontinued at a $2,900 launch price.
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Samsung is reportedly developing a foldable wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with an aspect ratio optimized for video viewing, targeting 2027.
The Z Fold 8's 4:3 main display causes letterboxing for most video content, which the new device would address.
ETNews also suggests Samsung is planning five foldable devices for 2027, including follow-ups to the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, and a refreshed Galaxy Z TriFold.
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