The competition in the foldable smartphone market appears to be intensifying, with reports suggesting that Chinese manufacturers Honor and Vivo are developing their own 'wide' foldable devices to potentially challenge Samsung's dominance in that form factor. This follows ongoing rumors surrounding Samsung's own wider variant, the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Vivo's rumored entry into this space could materialize as the Vivo X Fold 6, according to online speculation. A tipster suggests this model will feature significant improvements, particularly in reducing the visible screen crease. Meanwhile, Honor is also allegedly working on a wider foldable, though its release timeline remains uncertain, with one rumor pointing toward a potential debut in Q1 2027.

Honor’s device might be equipped with a triple camera setup, contrasting with emerging rumors for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. The expected specifications for Samsung’s wider model reportedly include 50MP main and ultrawide lenses with 8K recording, but may omit a dedicated telephoto lens—a feature potentially distinguishing it from the standard Fold 8.

These developments indicate a strategic move by overseas makers to capture market share in the emerging wide foldable segment, signaling that industry trends initiated by leaders like Samsung are quickly being adopted and iterated upon by competitors.