Apple is set to introduce its upcoming iPhone Fold with a 7.58-inch inner display featuring a 4:3 aspect ratio, aligning with the design of the iPad. This new device will join Samsung's planned "wide fold," which will also adopt a similar inner display ratio of 7.6 inches. Both companies appear to be shifting towards a form factor reminiscent of Google's original Pixel Fold, which had a unique 6:5 aspect ratio but faced issues like overheating.
The original Pixel Fold, released in 2023, showcased a wide outer display that opened into a larger internal screen, contrasting sharply with Samsung's narrower approach. As Apple and Samsung move towards these wider designs, it suggests a potential revival of the "passport" style foldable, which had previously fallen out of favor in the Android market.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold will also feature a 5.4-inch outer display, compared to the Pixel Fold's 5.8-inch outer screen. Meanwhile, Apple's emphasis on a "crease-free" design indicates ongoing development to improve user experience with foldable technology.