Samsung’s long-discussed trifold smartphone has finally surfaced online, offering the first clear look at what could become the company’s next major experiment in foldable design. After months of speculation and leaked firmware hints, a new image shared by well-known leaker @UniverseIce provides a low-resolution but revealing glimpse at the Galaxy Z TriFold — a device expected to expand Samsung’s existing foldable lineup beyond the familiar single-hinge format.
Galaxy Z Trifold！ pic.twitter.com/9jStEwLQ3w
— PhoneArt (@UniverseIce) October 28, 2025
The render shows a form factor that closely resembles the Galaxy Z Fold 7 but with an additional folding panel, allowing the screen to unfold into a larger tablet-style display. The device features a cover display and an inner layout that folds in three parts, suggesting Samsung’s continued interest in bridging the gap between portability and productivity. A punch-hole front camera is visible on the left-most panel, positioned at the top-center — similar to the placement seen on other Fold models.
The leaked image also aligns with previously discovered animation assets from the rumored One UI 8.5 firmware, which further supports the device’s authenticity. Internally, the Z TriFold is expected to carry over much of the Fold 7’s hardware. Early reports point to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and either 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. Camera specifications are also expected to remain largely consistent, including a 200MP main sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.
Samsung has yet to officially comment on the TriFold’s existence or release date, but several reports indicate that it could be unveiled at the APEC 2025 summit, which begins on October 31. Production volume will reportedly be extremely limited, with estimates suggesting around 50,000 units. Launch availability may also be restricted to select regions — including South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE — with no immediate plans for a U.S. release.
At an expected price of roughly $3,000, the Galaxy Z TriFold appears positioned as a showcase of Samsung’s foldable engineering rather than a mass-market product. Whether the device represents a meaningful next step in mobile form factors or simply a niche concept will likely depend on how well Samsung can balance durability, software adaptation, and user experience in a three-panel design.
