Motorola joins the wide foldable race, but its late entry may already hurt

Motorola has teased a wide foldable phone on social media, entering a market already crowded with Apple's newly announced iPhone Duo and Samsung's Z Fold 8, though its late arrival may hinder its impact. The teaser shows only a silhouette at the five-second mark with the slogan "Just wait for our next move," offering no hardware details. Motorola previously lagged in the tablet foldable segment, announcing its device in January 2026 but not selling it until May, a lengthy gap that could repeat. Wide foldables are gaining traction after years of taller designs dominating, with Samsung offering both styles. However, camera quality remains a weak point across all models, including Apple's dual-camera setup lacking a dedicated telephoto lens.