Samsung’s long-anticipated tri-fold smartphone appears to be on the verge of its official debut. According to a report from The Korea Herald, the company is preparing to unveil its next-generation foldable device at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 summit, which takes place from October 31 to November 1 in Gyeongju, South Korea.
The device, which Samsung has been teasing throughout the year, represents the company’s first tri-fold design — a form factor expected to push foldable display engineering further than the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip lines. While Samsung has not yet confirmed the product’s official name, industry sources indicate that “Galaxy G Fold” and “Galaxy Z TriFold” are among the names being considered.
Production for the tri-fold model is expected to be limited at launch. Reports suggest Samsung plans an initial run of between 50,000 and 200,000 units, focusing primarily on select markets such as South Korea, China, the United States, and the UAE. This limited release strategy is consistent with Samsung’s approach to experimental or early-generation devices, allowing the company to test market interest and manufacturing scalability before broader distribution.
The tri-fold format is expected to build on Samsung’s existing foldable architecture, offering a larger unfolded display and potentially a new hinge design that enables two folds instead of one. The device is rumored to feature an advanced multitasking interface, improved durability, and upgraded display materials designed to reduce crease visibility.
While pricing has not been officially confirmed, reports indicate that the tri-fold will sit above Samsung’s current premium foldable range, reflecting its status as a showcase for the company’s latest display and hinge innovations.
If confirmed at APEC 2025, the Galaxy tri-fold launch would mark a significant milestone for Samsung, which has led the commercial foldable smartphone segment since the introduction of the first Galaxy Fold in 2019. The event would also signal the next phase of competition in foldable design, as manufacturers continue to explore multi-fold and rollable form factors as the next frontier in mobile hardware.
