Samsung Teases the Public With Its First Tri-Fold Phone, When Will It Be Launched?

Samsung tri-fold phones will have a screen measuring about 9.9 to 10 inches (photo: x @DallgleishGX)

JAKARTA Samsung revealed its newest Galaxy S25 smartphone series at the Unpacked January 22 event, but it's not the only surprise the company has. The South Korean giant also introduced a sleek device called the Galaxy S25 Edge which is expected to launch later this year. They also revealed their plans to develop AR glasses in collaboration with Google.

Another major disclosure is a tri-fold phone from Samsung. When presenting a roadmap for upcoming devices, the company explicitly reveals that it has a tri-fold phone in development. Although no specific timeline has been mentioned, the implication is that the device could arrive after the next iteration of the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip Samsung folding phones.

Huawei is the first to explore this domain, and it's clear that Samsung doesn't want to be left behind. In fact, the company has showcased a prototype of its tri-fold concept phone at CES over the past few years. So, it's no surprise that such a device is being considered.

Now, Samsung is officially teasing the public with the product, confirming that it will become a legitimate consumer device sooner or later.

Rumors and Specifications

According to the latest rumors, the tri-fold Samsung phone is expected to have a screen measuring about 9.9 to 10 inches when it opens. Reportedly, this phone will adopt the form of the "G-Type" rather than the S-shaped design of the Huawei Mate X series.

In simple terms, this means the device will fully fold inside instead of folding inside and out like its competitors. This design option should provide better protection for a large main screen when unused.

Other rumors say that Samsung will limit the production of its first tri-fold phones to only 200,000 units. This number is not much, so if you're already interested, you might want to start saving now.

Samsung continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation with their ambitious plans, and this tri-fold phone will definitely be in the spotlight on the foldable phone market.