Galaxy Wide Fold Appears in IMEI Listings Hinting Global Launch

Samsung appears poised to launch a foldable phone on a wider scale possibly under the name Galaxy Wide Fold. There are several entries in the GSMA IMEI database for various versions of the phone that indicate both Korea and China, as well as the United States and Canada and several other markets will get the phone. The listings appear to indicate that Samsung does not plan on having limited distribution for this product. Earlier reports link the model to a wider Galaxy Z Fold design expected in 2026 for its future foldable lineup, according to Smartprix.

According to an updated Smartprix report, several variants of a mysterious Samsung foldable with the model number SM-F971 — expected to be the Galaxy Wide Fold — appeared in the GSMA IMEI database. The findings add to a pattern of listings that imply a global rollout rather than a regional debut, although the transcript does not include an official confirmation.

Key details from the IMEI database

• Model number SM-F971
• Device Galaxy Wide Fold (expected)
• Source GSMA IMEI database
• Regions noted Korea, China, United States, Canada, and other markets
• Timeline tied to a wider Galaxy Z Fold design expected in 2026

In the report, sources described the IMEI entries as reflecting Samsung's broader product rollout strategy rather than a staged, limited release. The Smartprix piece cited the model number SM-F971 as pointing toward the Galaxy Wide Fold. The transcript notes the presence of listings across several markets but does not provide launch dates or formal confirmation.

Samsung is anticipated to release an extended (wider) addition into Galaxy Z Fold design in 2026 and the details of this being possible can be seen through there recent listing. The Galaxy Wide Fold would be clearly listed at users option of an additional type of device that currently continues the basic foldable series of Galaxy's that are now being; manufactured and released by Samsung. Therefore; no comments was given; thus; don't provide additional official details.

Observers will watch for official confirmation from Samsung or additional leakage as the situation develops. The evidence from the IMEI database remains a part of ongoing coverage that ties the Galaxy Wide Fold to a broader release pattern rather than a single-market debut. The transcript stops short of naming dates, but it documents the model number and regional entries associated with SM-F971 as reported by Smartprix.