Samsung is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated first tri-fold smartphone, expected to debut as the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. This cutting-edge handset is designed with a unique G-style inward folding mechanism. While initially rumored for a limited release in China and South Korea, new information suggests Samsung plans to introduce the device to several additional markets.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Expanding Beyond Original Markets
The Galaxy Z TriFold is now expected to launch in more regions, including the UAE, with the US also likely to be among the countries. Furthermore, an industry insider suggested that Vietnam could also see the smartphone’s availability. This broader rollout indicates Samsung’s strong belief in the device’s performance and its ambition to reach a wider international audience.
Innovative Battery Design and Potential Launch Events
Samsung recently confirmed its next Galaxy hardware event for October 21, where it will showcase a new line of AI-focused devices, including the much-anticipated Project Moohan. Early leaks hinted that the Galaxy Z TriFold might be unveiled alongside the Project Moohan XR headset at this event. If not, another report points to a possible launch between October 31 and November 1, coinciding with the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
A patent for the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold reveals an external design similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but with significant internal advancements. Diagrams illustrate a triple-battery setup, with one battery per panel, connected by ribbon cables. These batteries are designed to increase in size from the first to the third panel, with the camera panel housing the smallest. Although specific capacities were not detailed, the total battery capacity is expected to exceed the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 4,400mAh to power the TriFold’s larger display.
Key rumored specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold include an impressive 9.96-inch unfolded display, a 6.54-inch folded screen, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a silicon-carbon battery, and a sophisticated triple-camera system featuring a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The device is expected to run on Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8 interface.