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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Samsung Tri-Fold smartphone price leaked: Will this smartphone launch in India? Here is what we know so far
Samsung Tri-Fold price leaked: The smartphone industry is on the verge of a revolution, and Samsung is leading the charge. Rumors have circulated about the tech behemoth's latest creation, a tri-foldable phone that is expected to take the market by storm. As enthusiasm grows, people eagerly await the release of this innovative product. In this article, we'll tell you the latest on Samsung's tri-foldable phone, including its planned release date, probable features, and implications for the future of smartphones. Whether you're a Samsung fan or simply curious about the latest tech trends, we've got all the information you need. Samsung Tri-Fold launch timeline Galaxy Tri-fold all set to launch in Q3 this yearSamsung is only launching it in 2 markets : South Korea & ChinaLimited quantities with a price between $3000 - 3500 According to tipster Yogesh Brar, Samsung's tri-fold smartphone will be available in the third quarter of 2025. This contradicts a prior story, which stated that the larger foldable will arrive much later, after the Galaxy Z series is released this year. Galaxy G Fold. A recent leak has confirmed the foldable's screen size, which is smaller than the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold handset. The leaker reiterates previously disclosed information, stating that the Samsung tri-fold model would be released in restricted quantities and will only be available in South Korea and China. Samsung Tri-Fold expected specifications While normal book-style foldables have a huge display and a single hinge, Samsung is expected to follow in the footsteps of Huawei Mate XT Ultimate and release a smartphone with two hinges. We've previously seen patent leaks indicating similar arrangements, including one with two hinges and another with three hinges and four connected panels. Indeed, these foldables will open up into full-size tablets, as opposed to the current state of foldables, which provides a user with the width of two standard smartphone displays side by side. According to Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, Samsung's rumored triple folding smartphone, which could be called the Galaxy G Fold, will have a screen size of approximately 9.9 inches when fully unfolded. This means it will have a smaller primary display than Huawei's Mate XT, which has a 10.2-inch internal foldable display. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 expected to launch with Exynos 2500 chip? Here is what you need to know Samsung Tri-Fold's expected price Yogesh Brar, a well-known tipster, estimates that the price will be between $3,000 and $3,500. With a straight currency conversion at today's rates (which Samsung will not use), the difference is £2,225-£2,595 or AU$4,650-AU$5,425. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Huawei could launch its second tri-fold phone next year
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate was the world's first tri-fold phone. According to leaker FixedFocus (via Huawei Central), a successor may arrive as early as mid-2026. This follows the international launch of the first model last month. According to the tipster, the second-generation Mate XT is expected to resemble the original model but will feature an improved camera system and improved Kirin 5G chips. A better display panel is also anticipated. The current model launched with a three-lens arrangement and Kirin 9010 5G chipset. The Mate XT runs on Harmony OS and offers various RAM and storage options. It also has a 5,600mAh battery. The Huawei Mate XT signified a significant advancement in foldable smartphone technology. Its most notable feature is its ability to unfold into a 10.2-inch display, which offers a tablet-like experience perfect for multitasking, streaming media, and productivity tasks. The device also retains the convenience of a foldable design that allows it to be compact and easily portable. The phone's single screen measures 6.4 inches, while its dual screen is 7.9 inches. Tri-fold phones are still in their early stages, but that may change soon as companies like Samsung are expected to enter the market. Rumors suggest that the maker of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is developing its first tri-fold phone, which could be launched as early as this summer. Huawei's Mate XT features a single flexible panel that folds inward, while Samsung's tri-fold device is anticipated to fold inward from both the left and right sides. If you're thinking about purchasing a Huawei phone, it might be difficult depending on your location. Countries such as the U.S., U.K., Australia, and others have banned Huawei products due to security concerns.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
My first look at super slim tri-fold Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 has me impressed
Tri-fold smartphone designs were a prominent feature at MWC 2025, with Tecno's Phantom Ultimate 2 standing out as a notable contender. First teased in August 2024, the device was shown off in a glass enclosure. While I was unable to go hands-on with this concept foldable phone, I did manage to persuade a Tecno representative to remove it from the case to demonstrate the folding and unfolding mechanism, offering a closer look at this concept device. The Phantom Ultimate 2's most striking feature when I first saw it is its noticeably thin profile when unfolded. At a mere 3.5mm at its thinnest point, it surpasses the Honor Magic V3, currently considered the thinnest book-style foldable smartphone on the market at 4.35mm unfolded. Of course, Tecno has yet to release this publicly but it's an impressive feat nevertheless. It also hasn't given us an indication of how much its tri-fold would cost if the handset was to make it out of concept and into stores, but going by the other premium foldable phones on the market, it'll be a lot. When folded, the device maintains an 11mm thickness, and while that's thicker than a standard smartphone, it's still pretty impressive considering its trifold nature. It means it's thinner than the first trifold phone to hit the market (in China and Malaysia at least), the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate when both folded and unfolded. The triple-array camera bump is integrated into a symmetrically raised body that extends across that part of the device, providing a notable illusion that adds some bulk even if my eyes didn't notice it at first. I would love to throw this device in my pocket to see how friendly and comfortable it is in daily use. The Phantom Ultimate 2 boasts impressive display specs, with an outer display featuring a 6.48-inch OLED 3K LTPO screen with 392 PPI when folded. It looks like a pretty competitive and natural candybar smartphone in that configuration with the Android operating system scaling in an uncompromising way. Fully unfolded, the display measures a sizable 10 inches at a 4:3 aspect ratio. The display looked rich in color and had sharp and clear fidelity to my eyes. Fold creases were noticeable but not in a particularly unsightly way. Tecno has coupled the display with a thin hinge system for the Phantom Ultimate 2, which it claims can withstand over 300,000 folds. In a device that has two separate folding areas, this type of durability is even more crucial. From what I could see during the demonstration, the folding action appeared robust and stable with noticeable resistance that helped the device hold its form in various positions. The Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 can be fully folded for traditional mobile use in smartphone mode, fully unfolded for a large 10-inch display experience in tablet mode, set up in tent mode for media consumption or drawing applications, or arranged in laptop mode with one display flat on the table showing an on-screen keyboard while the other two displays extend vertically for better multitasking. This sort of flexibility is a big selling point for the tri-fold design. Having seen tri-fold designs online and from a distance before this trip to Barcelona, I find myself more convinced at their place in the smartphone market. As a concept, there's no way to know exactly when it might hit the market if at all, but I really like where Tecno is headed with the Phantom Ultimate 2.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Huawei's wild tri-fold phone finally breaks out of China, and I'm excited
Huawei unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate in China, just a day after the iPhone 16 Pro launch. While Apple introduced incremental upgrades, Huawei has pushed boundaries with an already novel form factor. And now, it's expanding beyond China—Huawei has announced the world's first tri-fold phone in Malaysia. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate features a 10.2-inch display (2232 × 3184 pixels), which folds into two additional form factors: a 7.9-inch (2048 × 2232 pixels) book-style foldable and a 6.4-inch (1008 × 2232 pixels) slab phone. More importantly, its three-screen mode adopts a 16:11 aspect ratio, offering a better media consumption experience than traditional foldables, which often have a boxy layout that isn't ideal for videos. Huawei's tri-fold design features two hinges and folds twice—one fold inwards and the other outwards. The inner fold has a noticeable crease, while the outer fold remains exposed. In my experience, the hinges felt sturdy enough to hold the phone in various positions without collapsing into single-screen mode. Both folding sides are secured by magnets, keeping the folded parts flush with the body. However, unfolding the outward-folding section takes some getting used to. Huawei hasn't officially revealed the chipset powering the Mate XT Ultimate, but reports suggest it runs on the in-house Kirin 9010, a 7nm processor. The phone packs 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. On paper, it's not as powerful as flagship devices like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or OnePlus 13, but in my limited hands-on time, the screen transitions between single, dual, and tri-screen modes were buttery smooth. That said, the user interface feels outdated. Unlike in China, where HarmonyOS is the standard, the global variant runs on EMUI 14, which doesn't have the most modern-looking UI. Surprisingly for 2025, Huawei hasn't highlighted any standout AI features on this device. The Mate XT Ultimate's global variant doesn't come pre-installed with Google apps. However, there are workarounds to download almost any Google app, including the Play Store. The new Huawei foldable phone sports a triple-camera setup, led by a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). It's accompanied by a 12MP ultrawide camera and a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5.5x optical zoom and OIS. On the front, you get an 8MP selfie camera. The Huawei tri-fold phone packs a 5,600mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. The capacity is promising, but it'll be interesting to see how it holds up when fully utilizing the large display. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is priced at 19,999 yuan (~$2,800) in China, making it a premium device. The European pricing is set at 3,499 Euros, which converts to approximately $3,660. It's still expensive but in my limited time, I found the usability to be promising. I'm excited about the fact that I can carry a full-size multimedia tablet in my pocket. And it seems like this form factor will see more iterations in the future since Samsung also teased a tri-fold phone at its Galaxy Unpacked in January. While I hope Huawei improves the UI with future updates, the Mate XT Ultimate remains a one-of-a-kind device in the world.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is coming to international markets
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate made its appearance last year as the world's first tri-fold phone, and now it's coming to global markets. The Mate XT Ultimate has drawn quite a bit of attention for its unique design (one that Samsung is likely taking a page from), but until now, it was only available to the Chinese market. Huawei said it will hold an event in Malaysia on February 18 to introduce the Mate XT Ultimate to the international marketplace. The company did not share pricing details or availability information, but we have less than two weeks until the event. Be part of the extraordinary as we unveil the ultimate. Join us at #HuaweiLaunch on 18 February 2025, Kuala Lumpur. #UnfoldtheClassic — Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) February 5, 2025 This announcement comes amid rumors that a successor to the original Huawei Mate XT could be in development. If that rumor is true, it doesn't necessarily mean you should hold off and wait for a follow-up; it's likely going to be at least a year or more before the next version of this phone makes its way to the global market, if it happens at all. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate costs roughly the equivalent of $2,800 in the Chinese market. We expect a similar price, if the phone comes to the western market. However, the United States government restricted the sale and import of Huawei equipment in 2022, and that ban remains in place today. As a result, the Mate XT Ultimate might not be available for purchase in the United States. Importing the device is still an option, and it should work with most carriers. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate runs on the Kirin 9010 chipset and uses HarmonyOS 4.2. We don't know exactly what configurations will be offered globally, but in China the Mate XT Ultimate has three options: 256GB with 16GB RAM, 512GB with 16GB RAM, and 1TB with 16GB RAM. It also packs in a triple-camera setup on the rear, boats a fingerprint scanner, and supports up to 66W wired fast charging.
