Samsung likely to launch its first tri-fold phone by end of 2025

India Today

10-07-2025

Samsung's big July Unpacked event may have introduced a bunch of new foldables (Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE) and smartwatches (Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic), but there was one device many fans had their eye on — and it never made an appearance. The company's long-rumoured tri-fold smartphone, aka the Galaxy G Fold, was expected to be teased at the event, but Samsung chose not to talk about it. That didn't stop the buzz, though. Now, just a day after the showcase, fresh reports confirm that the tri-fold phone is very much real and is expected to launch by the end of 2025. And this time, the confirmation comes straight from the top.advertisementAccording to The Korea Times, Samsung's mobile boss, TM Roh, has officially confirmed that the company is actively working on a tri-folding phone. Speaking to select journalists after the Unpacked event, he revealed that Samsung is planning to release the device later this year. He said the company is focused on perfecting both the product and its usability, though the name hasn't been decided yet. This is the first time Samsung has publicly acknowledged the launch timeline for the tri-fold phone.While there's no official image or teaser yet, earlier leaks have suggested that the device could feature a 10-inch OLED panel that folds twice into a compact form. It may also run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and be priced upwards of $2,900 (roughly Rs 2.49 lakh). However, the first-gen model might be a limited release, with reports suggesting it could launch only in South Korea and China initially. A global rollout is likely only in 2026, once the second-gen model is ready.
Back at the Unpacked event, Samsung had plenty of other announcements to keep the spotlight on its foldable line-up. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were both made official with slimmer bodies, brighter displays, and AI upgrades across the board. The Fold 7 is now lighter than even the Galaxy S25 Ultra and comes with a larger 8-inch inner display. The Flip 7 now has a 4.1-inch cover screen that wraps around the camera and a larger 6.9-inch internal screen.Samsung also added a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE to its portfolio — a first for the Flip series — bringing the foldable form factor to more users at a lower price. On the wearable side, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic were launched with a thinner design, new AI-powered health tools, and better battery life. Both watches also come with Google's Gemini AI assistant built in.- Ends