Samsung’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone Release Dates: Sources Disagree

Key Takeaways

1. OnLeaks has revealed designs for the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7, expected to launch this summer.
2. Samsung may introduce a fourth foldable device, potentially a tri-fold, earlier than previously planned.
3. Initial reports suggested the Galaxy G Fold would launch in late 2025, but new information indicates a possible summer release.
4. Samsung is unlikely to announce the tri-fold device alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7.
5. Production for the tri-fold model is projected to be much lower than that of the Galaxy Z series, complicating its market response.

OnLeaks has disclosed what is thought to be the designs for the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7. It is anticipated that these devices will succeed the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 (currently priced at $1,379 on Amazon) this summer, coinciding with the debut of the initial Galaxy Z Flip FE.

Potential New Foldable

Lately, there have been hints that Samsung might introduce a fourth foldable device this year as well. Initially, reports suggested that the company would delay the launch of its first tri-fold device until 2026. However, the worldwide release of Huawei’s Mate XT seems to have prompted Samsung to reconsider its timeline.

Production Insights

At first, various sources indicated that the foldable panel production for the so-called Galaxy G Fold would kick off this summer, aiming for a late 2025 release. Yet, fresh reports from South Korean news outlets suggest that a summer launch might actually be possible. Nevertheless, these claims may not be entirely accurate.

According to insights from Max Jambor and others, Samsung is unlikely to reveal its tri-fold model alongside its existing foldable series. The leaker mentioned on X that the tri-fold will be announced “at a later point in time.” Given that production estimates are projected to be in the hundreds of thousands, as opposed to the millions expected for the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7, acquiring Samsung’s response to the Mate XT could be challenging, whenever it is eventually released.

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