Samsung hints at wider Galaxy Z Fold in new teasers ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Samsung may finally be giving its flagship foldable the makeover fans have been asking for.

Just days before its Galaxy Unpacked event, the company has started releasing a series of teaser videos that appear to hint at a new addition to the Galaxy Z Fold family. Although Samsung has stopped short of showing the device itself, the campaign repeatedly points towards a noticeably wider foldable, a design shift that has been rumoured for months.

If the teasers are anything to go by, Samsung could be preparing to rethink the shape of its book-style foldable, making it more practical to use when closed while offering a larger canvas once unfolded.

Samsung teases new entry in its foldable lineup

Instead of revealing the phone outright, Samsung has chosen a more playful approach.

The teaser campaign features oddly shaped everyday objects, including a broken chocolate bar and an unfinished jigsaw puzzle. Accompanied by captions such as "Ready for a sweet new shape", "A new shape revealed" and "The canvas is ready", the videos appear to tell the story of a redesigned foldable without explicitly naming the device.

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The unusual proportions shown throughout the campaign have fuelled speculation that Samsung is finally moving away from the tall, narrow cover display that has defined previous Galaxy Z Fold models.

A wider outer screen would make the phone feel more like a conventional smartphone during everyday use, while the unfolded display could offer additional space for multitasking, entertainment and creative work.

Samsung has not confirmed any hardware details, but said the campaign reflects its continued efforts to evolve foldables around the different ways people communicate, create, work and consume content. The company also noted that years of engineering innovation and user feedback continue to shape the evolution of its foldable devices.

Galaxy Unpacked 2026: What to expect

Samsung is widely expected to unveil multiple foldables during Galaxy Unpacked, with leaks suggesting the lineup could include both the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

According to reports, the standard model could become Samsung's new wide-format foldable, while the Ultra variant retains the company's familiar tall design, giving buyers two distinct form factors for the first time. The Flip variat is expected to follow its predecessor.

The redesigned Fold 8 is tipped to feature a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a squarer 4:3 aspect ratio, alongside a wider 5.5-inch outer screen using a 16:10 aspect ratio. The handset is also expected to weigh around 201 grams and measure approximately 4.5 mm when unfolded and 9.7 mm when folded, making it one of Samsung's lightest book-style foldables yet.

The rumoured redesign comes as the foldable market continues to mature. Rivals including Huawei, Honor and Google have already shifted towards wider cover displays that are easier to use with one hand. Apple, too, is believed to be developing a passport-style foldable, suggesting the industry is increasingly favouring broader screen proportions over taller designs.

If Samsung does unveil a wider Galaxy Z Fold at Unpacked, it could mark the biggest design overhaul the series has seen in years. More importantly, it may address one of the most common complaints about Samsung's foldables and make them feel closer than ever to replacing a traditional smartphone.