Samsung‘s Tri-Fold Phone Advancement Advances, Potential 2025 Launch on the Horizon
Images circulating this week offer a frist look at Samsung’s ongoing development of a tri-fold smartphone, a device the company initially patented in July 2021.The emergence of thes visuals signals tangible progress toward a potential market release, positioning Samsung to compete directly with Huawei, which recently unveiled its own three-screen foldable in China.
The advancement comes as Samsung prepares its supply chain and display subsidiary for production of the necessary components,according to reports from ZDNet Korea via Sammy Guru. While a final decision rests with Samsung’s mobile division, the groundwork suggests a possible launch in 2025. This move would place Samsung at the forefront of a new category – globally releasing a triple-screen handset – should it proceed before competitors expand availability of similar devices.
Samsung’s display division is reportedly already finished developing the parts needed for the new phone, and its logistics chain is prepared for production. the company applied for the patent over three years ago, indicating a long-term commitment to this form factor.
Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate Design, currently available only in China, currently holds the distinction of being the first commercially available three-screen foldable. However, a global release from Samsung coudl shift the landscape and introduce this innovative technology to a wider audience.
