- Presentation aimed at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, with limited initial availability.
- Design with two “G”-shaped hinges, which transforms from a mobile phone to a screen close to 10 inches.
- Optimized One UI 8: Multitasking with floating windows, shortcuts, Galaxy AI, and improved DeX.
- Camera with up to 100x zoom and top-of-the-line hardware with Snapdragon 8 Elite and up to 16 GB of RAM.
After revamping its foldable catalog, Samsung is finalizing a device unlike anything seen before: a mobile phone with a tri-folding panel and two hinges that could be launched with the name Galaxy Z TriFoldThe company has reportedly spent months fine-tuning the software and native apps for this unusual format, with the goal of turning it into a solid productivity tool.
In recent days animations and first leaked images that show real functions One UI 8 features adapted to a nearly 10-inch screen, as well as clues about the camera with a zoom that would reach 100x magnificationThe development seems mature and the leaks agree on a imminent launch, although with very limited availability.
Presentation and schedule: a high-visibility premiere
Various reports indicate that Samsung plans to showcase its Galaxy TriFold at the APEC summit in Gyeongju. between October 31 and November 1The brand had already hinted that the first triptych would arrive in 2025, so it fits with a launch at the end of the year and a limited initial deployment in selected markets.
A is being considered short run and a phased marketing, with South Korea and China as priority candidatesEurope might have to wait, and in any case, the approach would be niche: a first generation to test public response before expanding the reach.
Design and format: double “G” hinge and tablet vocation
The terminal would bet on two hinges that fold the flexible panel inwards in a “G” shape, a solution that helps protect the main screen when closing the device. When fully opened, the device transforms into a sort of tablet. almost 10 inches; when closed, it works like a conventional mobile phone thanks to its cover screen.
The animations also show how it can be done Move an app from the outer screen to the main panel seamlessly copying the home screen layout and seamlessly switching between modes, reinforcing the idea of continuity between “phone mode” and “tablet mode.”
Screens and hardware: top-of-the-range muscle
When deployed, a panel is expected Dynamic AMOLED 2X close to 10 inches (9,96”) has been mentioned), while the cover screen would be around 6,49 inches. Everything points to a contained chassis for what it offers and a weight that would be around 298 grams.
Inside, leaks speak of a Snapdragon 8 Elite (possible Gen 5), with up to 16GB of RAM and storage options between 256 GB and 1 TBThe team would arrive with Android 16 and One UI 8 adapted to the tri-fold format. Battery capacity remains unclear, but the goal would be to balance autonomy and thickness.
Cameras and zoom: 100x in the crosshairs
One of the animations in the camera app shows a photo selector. zoom up to 100xIt is not confirmed whether the telephoto lens will be periscopic or the degree of digital cropping, but a configuration with it has been leaked 200 MP main sensor, 12MP ultra wide angle and 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. Also mentioned are two 10 MP front cameras to cover different folding modes.
Beyond the number, the key would be in how One UI takes advantage of the format to capture, preview, and edit on the big screen, something that fits with the discourse of productivity and content creation on the go.
Software, multitasking, and DeX: custom One UI 8
The TriFold would debut a Specially optimized One UI 8 for a “tablet” diagonal. The animations show shortcuts to bring apps to the foreground, floating windows that move freely and the option to manage calls in a pop-up without interrupting what you are doing.
You can also see the Samsung Internet browser with a vertical bar for Galaxy AI on the right side, capable of occupying a third of the screen or coexisting in an independent window, so that the assistant does not invade the main work area.
DeX would have a starring role, with features reminiscent of the Galaxy Tab: resizable windows, desktop-style layout, and the ability to drag apps to an external monitor. It is a clearly focused approach to productivity and advanced multitasking.
Price, brand name and strategy
The name would not be closed: labels such as Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy TriFold or even Galaxy G FoldAs for the price, several sources point to a figure around $3.000, although there is no official confirmation. Everything suggests a limited-run product for early adopters and specific markets.
In the competitive context, Huawei has already explored this format with its Mate XT/XTs, and other manufacturers are exploring similar concepts. The difference, if Samsung gets it right design, durability and software, it could be the scale and integrated user experience that its ecosystem brings.
With what has been leaked so far, the Galaxy TriFold is shaping up to be a triptych that prioritizes productivity and continuity between screens, with a version of One UI 8 very focused on multitasking, a 100x zoom camera on the horizon and a premiere that would look at APEC. Key details remain to be known —battery, final price and markets—, but everything indicates that Samsung wants to test this format with a limited first batch before moving towards a larger expansion.
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