Key Takeaways
- Samsung reportedly developing five flexible-display devices, including a rollable phone codenamed Z9.
- The Z9 is expected to be a tablet-like product with an expandable display rolling outward.
- Other codenames include B9 for the Galaxy Z Flip 9 and H9 for the Galaxy Z Fold 9.
Samsung may soon introduce its first rollable phone, according to recent leaks. The device, known by the codename Z9, is expected to be a tablet-like product with an expandable display that rolls outward.
GalaxyClub, a tech news site, reports that Samsung is developing five flexible-display projects under various codenames: B9 for the Galaxy Z Flip 9, H9 for the Galaxy Z Fold 9, and Q9A and Q9B for two premium foldables. The exact identities of these devices remain uncertain.
The development timeline remains unclear, with earlier rumors suggesting a launch in early 2028, while the latest leak indicates that the Z9 could be part of Samsung’s 2027 flexible-device lineup.
Samsung Display has previously demonstrated its Rollable Flex OLED technology, but this does not confirm plans for a commercial device. The company has not officially announced any of these projects or confirmed their codenames.
The leak follows an earlier Korean report claiming Samsung could introduce eight flagship devices in 2027, including four conventional Galaxy S models and four foldables: the Galaxy Z Flip 9, Galaxy Z Fold 9, Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra, and a second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold.
While these codenames point to five projects under development, it is uncertain whether all will reach the market. Samsung has not officially confirmed its 2027 foldable lineup, and plans could change before launch.
The development of the rollable phone suggests that Samsung continues to explore new form factors in mobile technology, potentially offering users a unique experience with an expandable display.
