Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may have just come out, but it appears the company is already teasing its next foldable phone that takes things to a whole other level.
In an earnings call last week, which Seeking Alpha shared, Samsung noted it's pushing forward with its triple-screen foldable, which has been rumored for months. It also acknowledged the imminent arrival of its Project Moohan mixed reality headset, which it's developing with Google. Samsung reportedly said it's “preparing to introduce” the products this year.
“We will drive sales of our premium mobile AI devices, including our newly launched foldables and aim to lead the market by expanding our ecosystem through innovative form factors like the upcoming Tri-Fold device and our first XR headset,” the company reportedly said on the call.
A representative for Samsung didn't immediately respond to CNET's request for comment.
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Last month, Android Authority reported that a Samsung executive said the new foldable is “ready to go.” That person reportedly told the publication: “We've had a tri-fold for some time, designed and everything. So it's not a new concept to us. What we're debating is the viability. When I say the viability, is there really a demand for this form factor?”
It's an interesting consideration, as there arguably hasn't been overwhelming demand for thinner phones, and yet Samsung still debuted the slim Galaxy S25 Edge in May — and then carried over that sleek design to the Z Fold 7. But it's possible that, as Samsung said when it debuted its latest book-style foldable, “feeling is believing,” and people might be keen to get their hands on a phone that feels more innovative than many other devices currently on the market.
Android Authority cites a South Korean publication that says the rumored tri-fold will have a 10-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a triple camera system with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera — just like the Z Fold 7. It could also have a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Rumors suggest it could cost around $3,000. It could first launch in China and South Korea before the company determines whether to extend availability elsewhere.
Like thin phones, tri-folds are having a moment. Last month, Chinese company Tecno showed off its tri-fold concept, the Phantom Ultimate G Fold. There's also the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, which is available now outside the US.
In a press conference during Samsung Unpacked in July, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division, reportedly confirmed plans for the company to launch a tri-fold phone by the end of this year. The device has been dubbed the “Galaxy G Fold,” though Samsung seemingly hasn't confirmed anything about that naming.
“We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name,” The Korea Times quoted Roh. “As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon.”
We'll see if Samsung ends up dropping more teasers in the coming months, like it did in the lead-up to the Z Fold 7.
