Samsung is gearing up to introduce a revolutionary tri-fold smartphone this year. While the company hasn’t made an official announcement, a recent patent application offers a detailed glimpse into the device’s innovative design. Expected to be named the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, this device will reportedly feature a G-style inward folding mechanism, unfolding to reveal a substantial 9.96-inch screen. A key highlight is its three interconnected panels, each housing its own battery, with the camera panel accommodating the smallest of these power cells.
Patent Illuminates Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold’s Unique Battery Configuration
The anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold’s patent has surfaced on the KIPRIS website (Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service), providing a fascinating look at its internal workings. While its exterior might bear a resemblance to a current foldable model, the TriFold’s internal architecture is distinct. Detailed schematics confirm that the device will integrate three separate batteries, one within each panel, all interconnected via ribbon cables. Notably, each subsequent battery from the first to the third panel appears to be larger, indicating that the TriFold could boast a significantly greater total battery capacity than current Galaxy foldable models.
The panel dedicated to the camera system will house the smallest battery, a design choice necessitated by the substantial space required for the camera module. Conversely, the third panel of the Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to contain the largest battery, optimizing space for maximum power.
However, the patent doesn’t disclose the exact capacities of these individual batteries, so it’s widely anticipated that the total capacity will surpass the 4,400mAh battery found in a recent Galaxy Z Fold model. This increased power is crucial, especially given the TriFold’s considerably larger display, which will demand more energy for prolonged usage.
Anticipated Launch and Features of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung is reportedly planning to debut its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone at an exhibition during the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit, scheduled to take place in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 31 to November 1. Initial availability is expected to be exclusive to South Korea and China, with early production runs rumored to be limited to approximately 50,000 units.
According to current rumors, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will boast an expansive 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, and a more compact 6.54-inch screen when folded. Powering this innovative device will likely be a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, complemented by a silicon-carbon battery for enhanced efficiency. Photography enthusiasts can look forward to a formidable triple-camera system, featuring a remarkable 200-megapixel primary sensor. Software-wise, the TriFold is expected to ship with Android 16, overlaid with Samsung’s intuitive One UI 8 interface.