Last updated: September 14th, 2026 at 19:13 UTC+02:00
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The Galaxy Z Fold 9 could be a considerably better foldable if Samsung responds in the right ways.
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Apple’s first foldable has given Samsung its most important competition in years. The iPhone Duo does not get everything right, but it makes several choices that expose weaknesses in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (and even the Fold 8 Ultra).
Samsung may already have finalized many of the Galaxy Z Fold 9’s hardware decisions. However, Apple’s entry could still influence Samsung’s priorities, software development, and future foldables.
Here are five ways the iPhone Duo could ultimately make the Galaxy Z Fold 9 better.
Samsung pioneered Flex Mode, allowing foldable phones to remain open at different angles. Apps could place content on one half of the screen and controls on the other, while users could also place the phone on a surface for hands-free photos and video calls.
However, the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 does not support Flex Mode. Its hinge can hold the phone at certain angles, but it eventually forces the dev...