Samsung‘s long-rumored tri-folding smartphone seems closer to launch, but it likely won’t bear the “Galaxy G Fold” name some had expected. Instead, a recent trademark filing suggests it may stick with Samsung’s familiar Galaxy Z branding.
First teased at the January 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event, the tri-fold device is confirmed to hit the market by December this year. While Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 earlier this month, the tri-fold phone was noticeably absent. However, a trademark for “Galaxy Z TriFold”, filed in South Korea and spotted by GalaxyClub, has sparked fresh speculation about its branding.
Internally codenamed Q7M, the device is said to feature a 10-inch inner display when fully unfolded and a 6.49-inch cover screen — powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Its launch is expected to be limited initially to South Korea and China.
That said, the name itself remains up for debate. Both GalaxyClub and SamMobile have pointed out that “Galaxy Z TriFold” doesn’t quite have the ring of a flagship device name — raising the possibility that it could refer to a series rather than a specific model. Earlier reports had hinted at “Galaxy G Fold”, a nod to the “Flex G” prototype Samsung showcased at MWC 2025. Yet with the new filing leaning toward the Z series, Samsung may simply be covering its bases by securing multiple trademarks — a common strategy for tech giants.
If Samsung sticks to its plan, the tri-fold will debut later this year, entering a market that currently only sees competition from Huawei’s Mate XT. Whether it will redefine foldables or serve a niche audience remains to be seen.
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