Samsung’s 10-Inch Tri-Fold Phone Showcased in Person
The tri-fold is real. And Samsung says it's launching this year.
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| Samsung's 10-inch tri-fold phone was seen at its APEC summit showcase. Image: Park Ji-min |
This isn't just another tech demo. This is the new frontier for mobile hardware, and it just made its debut.
A "Look, Don't Touch" Teaser at APEC
At the high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Korea, Samsung used the 'K-Tech Showcase' to unveil its next-generation foldable. However, this was a reveal on Samsung's terms.
The device, or rather, two versions of it, was presented statically inside a protective glass case. One model showed the device in its compact, folded state, while the other sat fully unfolded, revealing a massive screen estimated at around 10 inches.
No one was permitted to touch, hold, or fold the hardware. This "look, don't touch" strategy is a classic move, building immense anticipation while protecting a not-yet-finalized product. We’ve already seen this strategy by the South Korean giant in previous reveals, also, so it’s not truly new, but it still creates curiosity among the general audience. To bridge the gap, an animation played alongside the display, illustrating the device's unique folding path.
The "G-Shape" Fold: A New Mechanism
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The most critical detail revealed by the animation is the folding mechanism. As long-rumored, Samsung is bypassing the "accordion" or "Z-style" fold (like that seen on competitors like the Huawei Mate XT). Instead, this device uses a "G-shape" fold, or 'dual infolding' mechanism, where both side panels fold inwards.
This is a significant engineering choice. A dual-inward fold could theoretically offer superior protection for the main flexible display, as the screen is never exposed when the device is closed. Samsung might be choosing the durability perspective for you, which is obviously not new, as Samsung’s products—especially their foldables have not disappointed us yet. This is a contrast to other smartphones facing challenges, like in the recent video by JerryRigEverything, where the Google Pixel 10 Pro reportedly had issues during durability testing.
Still, Samsung seems to be prioritizing your curiosity about durability over a more traditional design. This design effectively turns a smartphone-sized device into a 10-inch phone-tablet hybrid, blurring the lines between mobile categories more than any device before it.
From Concept to Consumer Hardware
This showcase is a major signal. We've seen Samsung Display present multi-folding concepts at past events like MWC. Those were technology demonstrations. This, however, is hardware. The real test will be when the software is introduced and launched, and also how thin the device is and how few bezels the Galaxy Z TriFold and its hinge shape have.
By presenting it as a near-future product at a prestigious economic summit, Samsung is differentiating this from a simple R&D project. This is the clearest indication yet that the device is moving from the lab to the production line.
What Samsung Says: It's Coming This Year
Samsung has remained tight-lipped on an official name, specifications, or price. However, a company spokesperson did provide a crucial statement, confirming this is part of "ongoing R&D efforts."
Most importantly, they added that Samsung plans to "bring this next-generation device to users within this year."
This confirms a 2025 release, positioning the tri-fold as the next major "wow" product for the brand, likely to be formally announced at an upcoming Unpacked event.
While this static preview leaves us with more questions than answers, one thing is clear: Samsung is done with concepts. The 10-inch tri-fold is real, it's on deck, and it's set to fundamentally redefine what we expect from a "foldable."
What’s your take on it? Did you like the concept, and are you still curious about the tri-fold? Share your comments in the comment section below.
