Samsung is set to expand its foldable smartphone lineup with a new tri-foldable smartphone, potentially launching in 2025. The fact that the components of the device equipped with a bifold screen have already been developed indicates that it is ready for commercialization. However, the final decision rests with Samsung’s Mobile eXperience division, led by TM Roh.
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Huawei’s Mate XT is currently the only A-class phone on the market, only in China. If Samsung launches this model globally, it could be the first triple model available globally. The new form factor will transform a tablet-sized screen into a compact phone, enabling versatile use in a variety of scenarios.
There’s no word yet on specifications, but industry patents suggest innovative hinge mechanisms and sensor integration, hinting at a device designed for flexible use cases.
What to expect?
Based on Samsung’s track record with foldable phones, the premium tri-fold phone is also likely to use Qualcomm’s latest flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
For those interested in multitasking, key improvements in the Snapdragon 8 Elite include a 40% increase in GPU performance and a 35% improvement in ray tracing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the current Galaxy Z Fold 6. Increased power efficiency of up to 44% makes the chipset ideal for demanding tasks such as gaming and multitasking, providing a smart performance boost for Samsung’s upcoming trio of models.
The chipset features an upgraded NPU (45% AI enhancement), which brings more advanced Galaxy AI features to the triple-stack phone.
However, the triangle will probably be thinner than the current Galaxy Z Fold 6, so larger camera sensors inside are not expected either. Readers should expect a camera setup similar to the company’s existing folding camera. For reference, here is the Galaxy Z Fold 6 camera setup:
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm (wide), 1.0 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 66 mm (telephoto), 1.0 µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12 mm (ultrawide), 1.12 µm