samsung Unveils Aspiring Roadmap: Trifold Smartphone and XR headset on the Horizon
Seoul, South Korea – Samsung Electronics has signaled a critically important push into new product categories, announcing plans to launch a groundbreaking three-foldable smartphone and its first mixed reality (XR) headset. the revelations came during the company’s latest financial results conference call, where executives detailed a strategy heavily focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovative form factors.
The upcoming trifold device and XR headset are central to Samsung’s objective of dominating the high-end mobile market and expanding its ecosystem.”We will stimulate sales of our high-end AI mobile devices, including our recently launched foldable devices, and we will aim to dominate the market by widening our ecosystem thanks to innovative factors such as the next Trifold apparatus and our first XR headset,” stated Soon-Cheol Park, financial director of Samsung Electronics. Daniel Araujo, head of the mobile division, echoed this sentiment, confirming that “new generation innovative products this year, including our XR helmet and our Trifold smartphone” are in preparation.
AI is a cornerstone of Samsung’s future strategy, with the company highlighting its integration across various product lines. The upcoming XR headset is slated to feature multimodal AI capabilities.This focus on AI extends to its mobile devices, with reports suggesting the Galaxy S26 may incorporate AI assistants beyond Google’s Gemini, and the Galaxy Watch 8 already integrating Gemini for the first time. Samsung is also looking to bolster its presence in connected health services, an area where competitors like Apple have established a strong foothold.
Beyond these flagship announcements, Samsung also provided updates on other product segments.The Galaxy S25 Fan Edition (FE) is expected to launch earlier than its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 FE, which was released in September 2024. On the tablet front, the Galaxy Tab S11 is anticipated to feature “improved AI capacities,” with subsequent releases of entry-level and mid-range models planned.
Furthermore, Samsung indicated a move towards advanced manufacturing processes, mentioning “large-scale serial production of new mobile products using the first generation 2 nanometers process.” This suggests potential advancements in the performance of its Exynos chipsets, the details of which are expected to emerge in the coming months.
