What Samsung's leaked 2027 codenames tell us about its foldable and rollable lineup

H9 — Galaxy Z Fold 9
Similarly, H8 was the Fold 8, making H9 the standard Fold 9 .

Q9A — Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra
A higher-tier Ultra variant of the Fold line, continuing the Ultra branding introduced with the Fold 8 series .

Q9B — Galaxy Z TriFold 2
A sequel to the TriFold, returning after the original's limited run. Early reports suggest it could be lighter than the first generation .

Z9 — The mystery device
This is the wildcard. Multiple outlets describe Z9 as the most intriguing and ambiguous entry. The leading theory is that it is a "Rollable Flex" tablet — a device with an expandable rollable display that would have no center crease, offering a more tablet-like form factor . However, sources also note it could alternatively be a new TriFold variant or an expansion of the Fold Ultra line .

Launch timelines

• Summer 2027 — The mainstream models (B9/Flip 9, H9/Fold 9, Q9A/Fold 9 Ultra, and Q9B/TriFold 2) are all expected to launch in summer 2027, consistent with Samsung's typical Unpacked event cadence .
• Early 2028 — The Z9 (if it is the rollable) is reportedly planned for a later release, likely early 2028, possibly at a separate event .

Credibility of the rollable technology

Samsung Display already produces rollable OLED screens for commercial products — notably, it supplies rollable displays for Lenovo's ThinkPad and other devices . That means the underlying rollable panel technology is production-ready, which significantly boosts the credibility of a Samsung-branded rollable device being in development.

Key caveat

The Z9 remains a question mark. While "Rollable Flex" is the prevailing rumor, GalaxyClub and other outlets stress that Samsung has not finalized how to position it. It could land as:

• A rollable tablet with no crease (most likely)
• A new TriFold variant
• Another expansion of the Fold Ultra family

The codename alone (Z9, breaking from the B/H/Q pattern) signals it is something distinct from the usual Fold/Flip/TriFold taxonomy .

Bottom line

Samsung is preparing its most diverse foldable lineup ever for 2027: five devices spanning a clamshell flip, a standard book-style fold, an Ultra fold, a TriFold sequel, and a mysterious fifth device that is most likely a rollable tablet. The Flip line lives on, rollable tech has real supply-chain precedent, and the Z9 is the one to watch for Samsung's next form-factor breakthrough.