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Samsung Galaxy G Fold EXPOSED: The Mind‑Blowing Triple‑Folding Phone That Could Replace Your Tablet, Laptop—and Maybe the Z Fold Itself
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Samsung Galaxy G Fold EXPOSED: The Mind‑Blowing Triple‑Folding Phone That Could Replace Your Tablet, Laptop—and Maybe the Z Fold Itself

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12 July 2025

Executive Summary

Samsung’s first tri‑fold flagship—rumored to launch as the Galaxy G Fold—has moved from sci‑fi prototype to near‑production reality. Across Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and English‑language outlets, we now have:

  • Official confirmation from Samsung Mobile boss TM Roh that a tri‑fold is on the 2025 roadmap. [1]
  • Live software evidence inside the latest One UI 8 build that shows the device’s “G‑shaped” dual‑hinge animation. [2]
  • Component leaks pointing to a 10‑inch OLED panel, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 16 GB RAM and a titanium‑reinforced frame. [3] [4]
  • Pricing chatter in Korea, China and Spain that pegs the launch MSRP around ₩4 million / US $2,900‑3,200, double today’s Z Fold 7. [5] [6]
  • Internal debate at Samsung about releasing the phone globally or limiting it to “pilot” markets first. [7]

Below is a deep‑dive into every credible rumor, expert quote, patent clue and trade‑show sighting to date.

1. From Prototype to Product: A Timeline

YearMilestoneSource
2021First public “Flex G” concept shown (inward‑inward fold) [8]
Jan 2024 – CESSamsung Display demos updated tri‑fold panels behind closed doors [9]
Jan 2025 – Galaxy UnpackedBrief image of a dual‑hinge phone appears during closing reel, confirming in‑house development [10]
Jun 2025 – One UI 8 betaHidden animation files (“Multifold 7”) leak, giving the first software‑level look [11]
Jul 2025 – TM Roh interviewPublicly states Samsung is “working hard” for a late‑2025 launch, name undecided [12]
Jul 2025 – Business Today & Tom’s GuideCompany reiterates end‑2025 target; may preview at July 9 Unpacked [13] [14]

2. Design Language: Why “G Fold” and Not “S Fold”

“Both hinges fold inward—what engineers call a G‑shaped fold—unlike Huawei’s S‑style. It protects the screen like a clamshell sandwich.” —Android Authority teardown [15]

Samsung’s Flex G layout folds the two outer panels toward each other. Benefits:

  • Screen protection with no exposed flexible layer.
  • Uniform thickness when shut, easing case design.
  • Simpler water‑sealing than mixed in‑/out‑fold (Huawei Mate XT).

Ross Young of DSCC adds:

“A tri‑fold handset using Samsung’s second ‘Flex G’ form factor is penciled in for next year.” [16]

3. Rumored Specs at a Glance

AttributeRumorPrimary Source(s)
Unfolded display9.9‑10.0 in QXGA+ OLED, 120 Hz [17] [18]
Cover screen6.4‑6.7 in FHD+ AMOLED [19]
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (4 nm) [20] [21]
RAM / Storage16 GB LPDDR5X / up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 [22]
Cameras200 MP wide + 12 MP ultra‑wide + 10 MP 3× tele (shared with Z Fold 7) [23]
Battery~5,000 mAh silicon‑carbon dual‑cell, 45 W wired [24]
Frame materialsAluminum‑Titanium hybrid for hinge stiffness [25]
OSOne UI 8 on Android 16 [26]

“The titanium‑reinforced skeleton offsets hinge stress without adding bulk.” —PandaFlashPro leak (Chinese) [27]

4. Launch Strategy & Pricing

  • Limited pilot rollout: Korea and China first, Q4 2025, to gauge demand. [28] [29]
  • Mass‑production window: Panels ship in September; assembly ramps October. [30]
  • Projected MSRP: ₩4 million ≈ US $2,900‑3,200—about 1.5× a Z Fold 7 Ultra. [31] [32]
  • Risk factor: Samsung execs openly question “whether consumers are clearly asking for this form factor.” [33]

5. Competitive Landscape

BrandDeviceFold StyleMarket DateNotes
HuaweiMate XTS‑fold (in+out)2024First tri‑fold in mass market
XiaomiConcept tri‑foldTBD2025 (rumored)German press confirms R&D stage [34]
SamsungGalaxy G FoldG‑fold (in+in)End‑2025Largest panel; highest price

Samsung’s main moat is its integrated Samsung Display supply chain, allowing custom hinges and UTG/UTG+ glass iterations ahead of rivals. [35]

6. Expert Voices

  • TM Roh, Samsung Mobile President “We are working hard on a tri‑fold smartphone with the goal of launching it at the end of this year… the name has not been decided.” [36]
  • Ross Young, DSCC CEO “Flex G panels will ship in Q4, setting up a 2026 consumer rollout—unless Samsung fast‑tracks a pilot.” [37]
  • Aamir Siddiqui, Android Authority “The One UI animation leaves little doubt: Samsung’s engineers are implementing a dual‑inward‑hinge solution—this is not a mere patent sketch anymore.” [38]
  • Luis J. Merino, Los40 Tech “At roughly €2,800, the G Fold could be twice the price of a Z Fold 7—proof that bleeding‑edge form factors still carry bleeding‑edge bills.” [39]

7. Key Questions Still Unanswered

  1. Durability: UTG+ glass must survive >300,000 folds across two hinges. Will Samsung certify IPX8 waterproofing?
  2. App continuity: Can Android app developers optimise for three aspect ratios on the fly? Google’s “Large Screen Library” only targets dual‑screen today.
  3. S Pen support: Early prototypes omitted digitizer layers to keep thickness down. No credible leak has reversed that yet.
  4. Weight & battery: Will a 10‑inch screen push the device past 350 g, making one‑handed phone use untenable?

Samsung typically publishes final specs days before pre‑orders; expect answers at its next Galaxy Experience pop‑up (Paris, London, NYC) post‑Unpacked. [40]

8. What to Watch Next

  • July 9, 2025 – Unpacked: Even if the G Fold skips a full unveiling, Samsung may run another “peek” segment, mirroring January’s teaser.
  • September 2025 – Display Week Asia: Panel suppliers lock final yields; a public showing here would signal green‑lit mass production.
  • Holiday 2025: Limited retail launch in Seoul and Shanghai flagship stores, with online lotteries for global enthusiasts—Samsung used a similar playbook for the first Z Fold in 2019.

Bottom Line

After years of prototypes and patent filings, Samsung’s triple‑fold dream is poised to leap from R&D lab to the real world. The Galaxy G Fold promises a 10‑inch OLED canvas in your pocket, but also challenges of price, weight and app optimisation. Whether it becomes the next must‑have gadget—or an ultra‑niche tech demo—depends on Samsung’s final execution and, crucially, on whether mainstream users see value in adding a second hinge to an already premium foldable.

Samsung Galaxy G Fold - First Official Look
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