According to a source, Samsung's first tri-fold smartphone may be presented with the next Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables. The South Korean technology company's next generation foldable phones are scheduled to be unveiled on July 9, with the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. While Samsung may show the tri-fold smartphone at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked presentation, it is expected to be released later this year. Samsung's triple folding phone is likely to be released a year after the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the first commercially available tri-fold phone.
Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold Phone Could Make Its Debut in October
According to Weibo user Instant Digital (translated from Chinese), Samsung will debut its first tri-fold smartphone (or the Galaxy G Fold) during the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The firm is also anticipated to unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 series at the forthcoming event.
While Samsung may reveal the rumored Galaxy G Fold foldable phone on July 9, it is not likely to be available for purchase with the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. to its inaugural Galaxy Unpacked presentation earlier this year, Samsung hinted to the Galaxy S25 Edge's debut, and the smartphone was released in May. Similarly, the Galaxy tri-fold phone is slated to launch in October, according to the source.
Although nothing is known about the Galaxy tri-fold phone, Samsung has previously shown many folding prototypes at trade exhibitions over the last few years. These include the Flex Slidable, Flex S, and Flex G concept panels. According to one recent source, the rumored Galaxy G Fold might cost more over $3,000 (approximately Rs. 2.56 lakh) and include a silicon-carbon battery.
Aside from the anticipated Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone and the impending Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series, the firm is also likely to share additional information about its Android XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan. Samsung is also rumored to be working on an advanced pair of AR glasses, which might be unveiled at the event.