Images suggest Samsung's rumored Galaxy TriFold phone could justify its high price.
The Galaxy TriFold will feel more like a tablet than a phone.
A Samsung TriFold concept was presented at CES 2025.
In its unfolded state, the phone will function like a standard phone. Apps running on the outer screen will continue on the main screen when fully unfolded. Users can run multiple apps simultaneously and move them as needed.
AI features may be more enjoyable on the device. A clip shows that Galaxy AI will occupy almost half the screen when used with Samsung’s Internet app. There will be an option to use it as a floating window, but the Internet app will still feel spacious.
During a call with the phone unfolded, the Calls app becomes a floating window, allowing users to multitask during conversations.
Like Samsung's foldable phones, the Trifold will offer the same layout on the inner display as the outer screen.
In portrait mode, the TriFold will resemble a Samsung tablet more than a Galaxy Z foldable device.
The phone's telephoto camera will apparently allow zooming up to 100x. Samsung will probably use AI to enable such a long-range zoom. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 lacks this feature, even though it has the same telephoto camera that the TriFold is expected to have.
DeX will also be supported, providing a desktop-like experience. The Fold 7 is already great for multitasking, but the TriFold's larger screen will likely further enhance productivity.
According to previous rumors, the phone will also enable the use of the main camera for front-facing photos. The side panels will reportedly fold inward over the middle section of the screen. Together, the three panels will create a 10-inch screen.
The Galaxy TriFold is expected to cost around $3,000 and be available in the US. It will be the most significant change in Samsung's smartphone range since the introduction of its first foldable phone in 2019.
Triple-folding phones represent the next step in smartphone design. While the TriFold is likely to be very expensive, its advanced multi-tasking capabilities may justify the cost.