More Samsung Galaxy tri-fold specs have leaked – as One UI 8 gives us our first glimpse of its design

But it could be a while before you can buy it

News By David Nield Contributions from Mark Wilson last updated 3 July 2025

Samsung's current foldables could soon be joined by a tri-fold (Image credit: Future)

• The Galaxy tri-fold could go on sale by the end of 2025
• A new report tips a 10-inch screen and a Snapdragon processor
• A One UI 8 leak has also shed light on the high-end foldable's design

We've been patiently waiting for the Samsung tri-fold phone to launch since it was briefly teased back in January, but a new report suggests the waiting isn't over yet – while a One UI 8 leak has revealed our first animated look at the device.

Firstly, that report comes from South Korean outlet The Bell (via well-known tipster @Jukanlosreve), and perhaps the most interesting detail is that mass production of the device will begin in September. That means it should be available to buy sometime in the fourth quarter of 2025 (October, November, or December).

The report matches up with what we've previously heard about the tri-fold arriving later than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – which have a single fold to split the main display into two panels. These foldables should be unveiled at the next Unpacked event on Wednesday, July 9, and go on sale shortly after.

From this latest report, it sounds as though Samsung may announce some details of the Galaxy tri-fold at the July 9 event, even if it won't be on sale for a while. Previous rumors have suggested it could be called the Samsung Galaxy G Fold.

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Those new G Fold animations buried in One UI 8 (spotted by Android Authority), meanwhile, confirm its likely design. That means we can expect a foldable with two inward-folding hinges. This would differ from the 'S-shape' design of the Huawei Mate XT, which has one inward-folding and one outward-folding hinge.

The phone's left panel will seemingly be home to a triple rear camera setup, while the center one will be home to the cover display. The panel on the right (when viewing the tri-foldable back from back) seemingly won't have a display, which isn't a huge surprise. It's expected to be the middle part of the phone sandwich when the G Fold is folded, with the camera panel folding on top of it.

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The article from The Bell goes on to say that Samsung is only manufacturing a relatively small number of these tri-fold phones – it's apparently more of a tech demonstration showcase than a handset that's expected to shift a significant number of units.

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