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A tipster on X says Samsung has started working on a 17-inch foldable tablet, following a leak from the same account in August. The previous post shared the dimensions of the tablet but did not identify the manufacturer. The new post does, although it doesn’t reveal much else.
According to the August leak, the tablet measures 8 inches when folded and expands to 17 inches when opened. The tipster also said that Samsung is developing multiple versions in test units, but did not share any further details. The last post is even shorter, simply saying, “Samsung has already started.”
There is still no word on a launch date, pricing or the type of display Samsung plans to use. For now, this remains an unconfirmed rumor from a single source.
What the 8 inch folded size could mean
The idea is not out of character for Samsung. The Galaxy Z TriFold opened to a 10-inch screen. Samsung sold it as a limited run. The last US stocks sold out in April. Samsung never pitched it as a mainstream phone. A 17-inch folding bar would take that experiment into tablet territory.
Samsung also has fresh sales figures to show. Global pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 came in 30 percent over the previous generation. Buyers clearly pay attention to new foldable forms, which gives Samsung a reason to try bigger screens.
What is more interesting is that Samsung would not be alone in this size. Apple is reportedly testing a foldable iPad with an 18- to 20-inch screen. The claim comes from a Chinese tipster named Kang, who tied the design to Huawei’s MateBook Fold. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests a launch in 2028 for Apple’s first foldable iPad. Samsung hasn’t given a timing for its own tablet, so it’s unclear who will get there first.
For now, you have a company name attached to a screen size and nothing more. Nothing in the leak comes from Samsung. If the tipster shares more, we’ll keep you updated.
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