Samsung made some big waves for the Galaxy S25 series, the newly teased Galaxy AI features and the first glimpse at its Android XR headset. The biggest surprise was a teaser, a tri-folding phone, a device notoriously long rumoured but never formally admitted.
A New Era of Multi-Fold Devices
Samsung’s Head of Customer Experience, Jay Kim, emphasized the incredible impact that Gemini Live, Samsung’s latest AI-powered suite of features, has made. A brief roadmap of future products flashed on a screen as he showed how Gemini Live amplifies user interactions on all screens, smartphones, wearables, and innovative form factors. The audience was quite taken in by the silhouette of a tri-folding phone.
Samsung didn’t divulge much about the device, but the tag sure does hint that Samsung is building the tri-folding phone and is likely getting close to making that concept a reality. Some had hoped it was only a prototype, but the company didn’t reveal the gadget’s name or launch timeline.
Samsung’s Foldable Journey
As a trailblazer in the foldable market, Samsung playfully launched its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series, which have become the foldable technology’s touchstones. For the past few years, Samsung has pushed the envelope by showing innovative prototypes at CES. However, rivals Huawei and Xiaomi have made inroads with thinner foldable devices and devices that take on a multi-fold design, like Huawei Mate XT.
Among the answers to these advances could be Samsung’s tri-folding phone, which brings a new form factor that might revolutionize multitasking and portability. Whether hinges, flexible displays, or just foldable durability, Samsung is expected to take the device to new heights when creating a foldable device.
What is Next for Samsung?
The tri-folding phone teaser is just the tip of the iceberg, as the 2025 roadmap looks surprisingly packed. The company is rumoured to launch:
- This year, it will follow up with Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, further refining its flagship foldable lineup.
- A foldable for a wider audience, cheaper than the Galaxy Z Flip FE.
- It’s its first Android XR headset, made in collaboration with Google for the newly announced Android XR platform.
The tri-folding phone is the crown jewel of Samsung’s plans, as leaks point to a debut as early as 2026. If Samsung can live up to its promises, the device could cement the company as the foldable comparison for the rest of the industry.
Final Words
Samsung’s teaser for a tri-folding phone at the Galaxy S25 launch event hints at what’s to come in foldable technology. Samsung’s rumoured multi-fold device tantalizingly promises details that are scarce indeed. Samsung is coming into the foldable game with Teenage Prose and many track records, which is fantastic news for the category.
The clock is ticking on the future of foldable, and all eyes will be on Samsung to spearhead the next one.
Ethan Cole is a tech aficionado dedicated to exploring the latest innovations and gadgets, providing reviews and insights to keep you updated in the tech world.
