Are we finally set to see another tri-fold phone shake up the market? It does appear to be the case, with Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold leaks hinting at a 2025 release. The existence of a Trifold Galaxy smartphone is not a surprise—the company had teased its release back in January during the Unpacked event and mentioned it in passing again at the event in July. Samsung has not revealed any details regarding the Trifold smartphone, but internet sleuths have been conducting their own investigations and have some data to show for it.
The exploration of the One UI 8 code contributed to the Galaxy Trifold leak by revealing that the device was set to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC. This is the same chip that Samsung used on the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 7. This is a reasonable conclusion to draw as the chip is one of the most advanced alternatives available on the market and has already proven to be a worthwhile addition to the Samsung lineup.
The Galaxy Z Trifold Leaks Are Short on Details, But Here’s What We Know So Far
First things first, is “Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold” the official moniker for the upcoming smartphone? The name of the device has been just as hotly debated as the rest of the specs, but most analysts and leakers appear to agree that this will be the chosen title. Samsung doesn’t play around with the name of its devices, choosing the most straightforward alternative instead of leaping for identifiers like “power” and “magic,” so Galaxy Z Trifold would fall in line with the company’s other fold devices.
Some considered that Samsung might replace the “Z” with a “G” as the company has previously resorted to a similar naming strategy when it showcased foldable prototypes at the Consumer Electronics Show. Products like the Flex G were more samples than finished goods that ever made it to the market, making it less likely that Samsung will name its Trifold device differently from the Z series.
Samsung’s Trifold Is Expected to Use the Same Popular Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip
As the rumors suggest, the Galaxy Z Trifold will use the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. It will arrive with One UI 8 software out of the box, its capabilities built on Android 16. Reports also suggest that we will receive seven major OS updates with a guarantee of security patches up to seven years, so a long life is promised for as long as you’re able to keep the device alive.
The device is expected to fold differently from the Huawei Mate XT, with a typical external screen and the internal screen hidden inside between the two panels that fold inwards. The inner screen is expected to measure 10 inches when unfolded fully. Older leaks suggest a triple camera setup on the rear with a selfie lens on the external screen and one on the center of the internal screen. We don’t expect a top-of-the-line camera array, as the majority of the budget will likely be sunk into the fold mechanism.
Galaxy Z Trifold Leaks Also Bring up Availability
Discussions around the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold’s release have also been ongoing, with many suggesting the device will be released in October. This timeline will give enough early buyers time to invest in the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip FE, leaving more committed buyers to await the release of the Trifold phone.
Keeping the complexity of making such a device in mind, the smartphone is expected to be extremely expensive, more so than the already-premium lineup from this year. This will put the Galaxy Z Trifold far outside the budget of the average buyer, leaving only a few takers. Samsung will plan out its production accordingly, releasing a limited number of products for a limited number of regions. Exact details on the Samsung Trifold’s availability are not known, but we expect it to arrive in the Korean and Chinese markets at the very least.
We’re Excited to Learn More About the Galaxy Z Trifold’s Release
The Galaxy Z Trifold leaks paint a predictable picture, with most of the specs falling in place like one might suspect from a Samsung release. The pricing and availability will largely determine how well the smartphone performs, as most customers who are interested in novel fold phones will be willing to give this one a shot.
The release of the Galaxy Z Trifold would be a monumental step from Samsung, as its primary competitors don’t appear close to releasing such an advanced fold of their own. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be its next foldable release, and Apple has been caught up in the development process of a regular fold phone for a while now. Motorola, a brand that has dominated in the budget fold market, has not indicated that it is planning on entering the trifold market just yet, and neither have brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus.
There have been some rumors that Honor is working on a unique fold phone with multiple fold options, but there has been no news of its release. For now, Huawei’s Mate XT is the only true trifold phone on the market, but with the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold release, this won’t be the case for long.
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