Fresh evidence suggests Samsung is getting ready to introduce a second book-style foldable phone, and the latest sightings make it look increasingly likely that this device will launch in multiple regions rather than staying limited to one market.
The first clue appeared late last year, when a previously unknown Samsung handset carrying the model number SM-F9710 showed up online. Since then, reports out of South Korea have hinted that Samsung is aiming for much bigger sales with this upcoming foldable—especially compared with the Galaxy Z TriFold, which saw a more limited release in the United States.
Now, new IMEI database entries have added weight to the idea of a wider rollout. Several regional variants tied to the same device family have been spotted, including SM-F9710, SM-F971N, SM-F971U, SM-F971U1, and SM-F971W. These model numbers strongly suggest Samsung is actively testing versions intended for China, South Korea, the US, Canada, and broader global markets.
Taken together, the growing list of model variants points to a foldable launch strategy that’s much more ambitious than a single-country release. While Samsung hasn’t confirmed the name or official details yet, the “Galaxy Z Wide Fold” branding floating around fits the pattern of a book-style foldable designed for productivity, multitasking, and a bigger screen experience—potentially positioned as another premium alternative in Samsung’s expanding foldable lineup.
With multiple IMEI listings now appearing across key regions, the strongest signal is this: Samsung’s next book-style foldable looks increasingly like a global release in the making.
