Samsung finally seems to be ready to launch its first-ever tri-fold smartphone. According to a new report from South Korea, this long-awaited device could launch as soon as Q3 2025. This timeframe fits perfectly with Samsung’s usual release cycle for foldables, which means the tri-fold could launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
If this report holds true, Samsung is officially stepping into the tri-fold game to compete with Huawei’s Mate XT.
According to the report, Samsung’s tri-fold will unfold into a massive 9.9″ to 10″ screen, meaning it will offer a tablet-like functionality that fits in your pocket. What’s cool is that the device is expected to have a unique folding mechanism that protects the display when it’s folded—something Huawei’s Mate XT doesn’t do.
Although, I have to admit I’m a bit concerned about the weight and bulk of Samsung’s tri-fold. It took Samsung several of generations to figure out how to slim the foldable down, which they have partially achieved with the South Korea exclusive Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.
There’s no word on the adoption of the Si/C battery tech for the upcoming Galaxy foldables, so it will be difficult to maintain a slim form factor similar to the one from Huawei without sacrificing the battery capacity. For context, the mate XT packs a 5600 mAh Si/C battery and measures 12.8 mm when closed. Check out our review of the Huawei Mate XT here.
A total of four foldable devices are expected from Samsung
Production is set to kick off in Q2 2025, and Samsung is reportedly limiting the first run to just 200,000 units. That’s not a lot, so if you’re already intrigued, you might want to start saving up now.
Samsung isn’t stopping at the tri-fold, though. The Galaxy Z Flip FE (a more budget-friendly option) is joining the lineup. In total, we’re looking at four foldable models in 2025. Read more about the Galaxy Z Flip FE here.
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