Five Codenames, One Big Question
The Flip8’s codename was B8, so B9 is almost certainly the Flip9. The Fold8’s codename was H8, making H9 the Fold9. That tracks. No surprises there.
What Are Q9A and Q9B?
Q9A and Q9B appear to be two variants of the same device. The source believes one is the Fold9 Ultra and the other is the TriFold 2. That fits with the earlier report of eight Samsung flagships planned for 2027 — four of them foldables.
So far, so logical. Then there’s Z9.
“Five codenames for Samsung’s 2027 foldable lineup have leaked — B9, H9, Q9A, Q9B, and the mystery Z9, described as ‘more tablet-like than phone-like,’ fueling speculation that Samsung could finally launch a rollable display device next year.”
The Z9 Is the Interesting One
Nobody knows what Z9 is. The source describes the device associated with the Z9 codename as appearing “more tablet-like than phone-like in terms of hardware.” Worth noting — that quote is machine-translated from Dutch. So read it with some caution.
The obvious guess is a rollable display device. Samsung hasn’t launched one yet. People have been waiting for years. Samsung Display already produces rollable screens for some Lenovo laptops, so the technology isn’t purely theoretical at this point. Whether it’s ready for a phone — or something tablet-adjacent — is another question.
Is This Actually Happening?
Maybe. This is about as early and thin as leaks get. Codenames tell us a device exists in Samsung’s pipeline. They don’t confirm specs, form factor, or a launch window. Z9 could be a rollable. It could be something else entirely.
