Samsung is allegedly working on a new Samsung foldable tablet that will feature an 8-inch screen when folded and a 17-inch display when opened. The news was shared by a tipster on X, who said the company has already started developing the device.
If the project is successful, it might be one of the largest Samsung foldable devices. But the company has not confirmed the development of such a tablet nor disclosed any details regarding its release.
Samsung Foldable Tablet: 17-inch Display Might Be the Main Attraction
The rumour about this tablet already appeared once in August. According to the source, it could feature an 8-inch screen when folded and a 17-inch display when opened.
The previous article indicated the possibility of several variants of this product under development. But it did not specify the name of the manufacturer. The new leak identifies it as Samsung by indicating that the development process is underway.
At the moment, there is no information about the type of display used, its resolution, refresh rate, or how exactly the screen folds. In addition, nothing is known about the thickness and weight of such a product.
Samsung Is Working on a Foldable With a Large Screen Size
A tablet computer with a large screen is an interesting alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold smartphone line. In these phones, users have access to a small external screen and a large internal one for viewing applications.
For its part, Samsung has tested a large foldable screen in its Galaxy Z Tri-Fold smartphone. This device can unfold to a 10-inch display. A 17-inch foldable could be another step in this direction and offer a screen size comparable to that of a laptop.
This tablet could be convenient for multitasking, reading, watching videos, drawing, and using multiple applications at once. Folding down to 8 inches in size would allow users to carry it conveniently.
But this is just an assumption about the possible uses of the device. The leak does not provide any information about keyboard support, stylus compatibility, or other laptop features.
Large Foldable Tablets Might Appear From Apple
Samsung may not be the only company developing such a device. As previously reported, Apple is currently testing its own 18- to 20-inch foldable iPad. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already predicted the appearance of a 2028 Apple foldable iPad. But Apple has never confirmed this news. Should both of these devices come onto the market, large foldable displays could become a new point of rivalry between tablets.
Release Date and Specs Are Unknown
Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything related to its upcoming 17-inch foldable tablet, and all the data presented above is based on one tipster’s message. At this moment, there is no information on its SoC, battery, camera, software, price, or availability.
It is still unclear whether the device will be released or remain in development. The main idea right now is that the tablet could feature an 8-inch to 17-inch display size configuration.
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