Samsung Galaxy triple-fold is launching soon with sleek design, but all eyes will be on battery

India Today

08-06-2025

Samsung's next big foldable leap is just around the corner, and this time, it folds twice. After years of teasing and patents, the company is finally gearing up to launch its first tri-fold smartphone, likely to be called the Galaxy G Fold. But while the promise of a larger, more versatile screen has fans buzzing, early details suggest that one crucial feature could hold it back: the battery and charging speed. Despite being touted as a high-end innovation, the Galaxy G Fold may only support 25W charging, a speed that's not just behind rivals like Huawei, but even Samsung's own mid-range phones. And for a device expected to power a nearly 10-inch display and a complex triple-fold mechanism, that could be a serious compromise.advertisementSamsung triple-fold's battery details leakedThe latest revelation comes via China's 3C certification database, where a device with the model number SM-F9680 — believed to be the tri-fold Galaxy — recently appeared. The listing confirms support for 25W wired charging using the EP-TA800 charger, a standard Samsung adapter that's been around for years.For context, Huawei's competing Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone offers 66W fast charging, while even the Samsung Galaxy A56 (review) — a mid-range model — supports 45W. The tri-fold G Fold, however, seems to be sticking with the same old 25W limit found on previous Galaxy Fold devices, including the upcoming Z Fold 7.
With a larger display to power and more internal components to manage, this could affect usability, especially for users expecting top-tier performance and all-day battery life. Samsung has historically been cautious with high-wattage charging, prioritising battery longevity over speed, but in 2025, that may no longer cut it.Samsung Galaxy G Fold: What to expect? advertisementThat said, the Galaxy G Fold isn't short on ambition. According to prominent leaker Digital Chat Station, the phone will feature a 9.96-inch display when fully unfolded, just shy of the 10.2-inch screen on Huawei's Mate XT. It's expected to use a dual inner-folding design, folding inward from both sides, which should provide added protection for the main display when closed. The form factor also hints at possible S Pen support, as some patent filings show space for a stylus, further blurring the line between tablet and smartphone. This could make the G Fold a powerful device for productivity, digital art, or media consumption, assuming it has the battery life to support that.While Samsung typically launches its foldables globally, reports suggest the Galaxy G Fold might initially be limited to select regions like China and South Korea. Given the high cost and complexity of production, this restrained rollout makes sense, especially if Samsung is using this first generation as a proof of concept rather than a mass-market product.That said, if the response is strong, the company could consider expanding availability in 2026. For now, however, it looks like global buyers might have to wait or import.Samsung Galaxy G Fold: Expected priceadvertisementSamsung Galaxy G Fold won't come cheap. With industry insiders pegging its likely price between $3,000 and $3,500 (roughly Rs 2.56–2.99 lakh), this foldable will sit well above premium devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max.At that cost, it's clearly aimed at early adopters, tech enthusiasts, and professionals, not your everyday smartphone buyer. In fact, it may be more of a technology showcase than a product built for mass appeal, much like the original Galaxy Fold was back in 2019.