Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority
TL;DR
- One UI 9 firmware code explicitly references a “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold.
- The new “WideFoldModel” flag suggests a device that opens horizontally rather than vertically, prioritizing a wider aspect ratio.
Samsung isn’t slowing down with its foldable phones. While many have been focused on the Galaxy Z TriFold, a new leak from the One UI 9 test build confirms that a “Wide” Galaxy Z Fold is in development.
The test build adds credibility to rumors that Samsung is working on a new form factor. We’ve spotted this evidence straight from the One UI 9 firmware, where a new device category is explicitly referenced. In the code string below, Samsung uses a flag labeled:
