Samsung has officially broken its silence on the much-anticipated tri-fold smartphone. TM Roh, Head of Samsung’s Mobile Division, confirmed at a press conference that the company is actively developing a tri-fold device and aims to launch it before the end of 2025. While the product name is still undecided, Samsung is focused on perfecting usability and design.
This revelation follows months of speculation, especially after Huawei introduced the Mate XT Ultimate Edition, the world’s first tri-fold phone.
Samsung fans spotted new animations in a One UI 8 beta that hinted at support for a tri-fold interface, which further intensified buzz about the upcoming innovation.
According to Roh, the phone’s design may differ from Huawei’s. Leaks suggest Samsung’s model, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold, could feature a dual-hinge inward-folding design, which protects the display and improves durability.
One hinge may fold inward while the other panel sandwiches on top, though it may have folding limitations due to a protruding camera island, similar to its competitor.
Samsung previously showcased a G-shaped tri-fold prototype at the Mobile World Congress, and the final design is expected to resemble that concept.
Though exact specs remain under wraps, industry insiders expect it to run the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset and possibly cost more than $3,000. The unfolded screen size is rumored to be between 9 and 10 inches, blurring the line between tablet and phone.
Roh also addressed questions about Samsung’s latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, which now offer thinner profiles for better usability. However, the Flip 7’s Exynos 2500 processor choice raised eyebrows, as it diverges from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 used in the Galaxy S25.
Responding to concerns, Roh said, “We choose the most competitive AP (application processor) at the time, not just based on performance scores, but on real-world compatibility and experience.” He assured that the Exynos 2500 underwent extensive internal testing and quality validation.
Samsung also reaffirmed its commitment to Galaxy AI, promising to embed AI features in over 400 million Galaxy devices globally by year-end.
Roh said that AI will not be limited to flagship phones; older Galaxy devices will also receive updates where hardware allows, under the company’s vision of ‘AI for all.’
