Leaked images suggest Samsung's next tri-fold phone will have a new design.
New animations show the upcoming foldable closes in a safer way than competing Z-shaped designs.
The tri-fold concept is not new. Samsung Display showed off a version of the Flex G, the basis for this design, at MWC 2025. The prototype demonstrated the tri-fold's capabilities.
The design protects the screen by folding inward, shielding the flexible main display from damage. This contrasts with Huawei's Z-fold, which uses a single screen, leaving a third of the display exposed. This increases the risk of scratches for the expensive device.
Samsung's choice prioritizes durability over a seamless, single-screen design. The trade-off is the need for a separate external screen, which may increase thickness and complexity. However, this shows consideration for everyday practicality, not just tech enthusiasts.
The tri-fold concept is not new. Samsung Display showed off a version of the Flex G, the basis for this design, at MWC 2025. The prototype demonstrated the tri-fold's capabilities.
The design protects the screen by folding inward, shielding the flexible main display from damage. This contrasts with Huawei's Z-fold, which uses a single screen, leaving a third of the display exposed. This increases the risk of scratches for the expensive device.
Samsung's choice prioritizes durability over a seamless, single-screen design. The trade-off is the need for a separate external screen, which may increase thickness and complexity. However, this shows consideration for everyday practicality, not just tech enthusiasts.
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