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<\/p>\nUpdated Oct. 31 with more analysis (and a touch of pedantry about the potential name).<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s folding phone range, the Galaxy Z series, is to gain a new model, and it\u2019s coming soon. That\u2019s what was learned when the Korean electronics giant showed off the new phone behind a transparent display. The phone will have a screen that folds multiple times \u2014 but should we really call it trifold? More on that below.<\/p>\n
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The next Samsung folding phone could have two folds, not one like on the Galaxy Z Fold 7.<\/p>\n
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The unveiling took place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Samsung\u2019s transparent display showed animations of the folding action and then focused on two physical units seen behind the display, one open, one closed. Here\u2019s what was revealed.<\/p>\n
ForbesApple iPhone 18 Will Cancel Crucial iPhone 17 Feature, Report ClaimsBy David Phelan<\/a>The Fold Is Unique<\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s not first with a three-screen folding phone. Huawei already announced the Mate XT, which unfolds in a Z shape. Samsung\u2019s animation, however, shows a different system. The top screen unfolds to the left and underneath is a second display which hinges on the right, so both hinges are inward-folding. Huawei\u2019s device has one inward-folding hinge and one outward folding hinge instead. <\/p>\n \u201cEarlier reports suggested the phone might be called \u2018Galaxy G Fold\u2019. Samsung\u2019s design choice should help better protect the flexible display when folded, while keeping the outer screen easily accessible,\u201d Android Authority<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n Display Sizes<\/p>\n When it\u2019s fully opened, the Samsung display is similar in shape to a regular tablet. <\/p>\n A post on X from Trakin Tech English<\/a> features a video showing the animation at the APEC summit, credited to Chosun Media. The post claims that the screen will measure 6.5 inches when folded, 10 inches when unfolded. Which would make it the same size as a regular tablet as well as the same shape. <\/p>\n How About The Thickness And The Creases?<\/p>\n A prominent crease cursed the first folding phones, though things have got much better. \u201cThe Korea Economic Daily<\/a> was still able to share some details. The smartphone appears to be about 4.2mm thick when it\u2019s unfolded, and 1.2 to 1.5cm thick when folded up. Crease lines are said to be \u2018barely noticeable,\u2019 ” according to MacRumors<\/a>.<\/p>\n What\u2019s In A Name?<\/p>\n I don\u2019t want to be too pedantic here, but I really hope it\u2019s not called Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. To be clear, it folds twice, not three times. It has two screens, one of which folds out. There could be three ways to position the display, as there are with the Huawei but it emphatically doesn\u2019t have three folds, so trifold seems a ridiculous name for me. <\/p>\n Galaxy G Fold makes more sense to me as the folding mechanism could, just, be seen to resemble the letter G. The name will only be revealed when the phone is closer to going on sale. Samsung is smart where it comes to names (like Galaxy S25 Edge for its slim model) so I am hopeful it will come up with something neat.<\/p>\n Release Date<\/p>\n Samsung made an official statement to SamMobile. \u201cSamsung said, \u201cSamsung continues to advance innovative technologies, including next-generation form factors in the era of mobile AI, to deliver meaningful user experiences. The recent showcase reflects ongoing R&D efforts, and we plan to bring this next generation device to users within this year,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n That sounds like it\u2019s expected within weeks. Perhaps more information will come much sooner than that \u2014 previous reports have focused on Friday, Oct. 31 or Saturday, Nov. 1 (yes, today or tomorrow) as a launch date. However, these dates were related to APEC, and Samsung beat that date with its announcement on Oct. 29, so personally I don\u2019t think this weekend will deliver more news. <\/p>\n If it does, I\u2019ll be reporting on it. <\/p>\n