Samsung is preparing for a grand launch event in July 2025, where the company is expected to launch its new series of foldable mobile phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. Both the mobile phones are expected to continue the legacy of their past versions, with better features and designs. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 itself is said to boast significant upgrades in hardware and camera features in keeping with the company’s usual July launch timing for its foldable flagships.
Apart from these models, there are also rumors that Samsung is working on a tri-fold phone, which should come in together with the Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7. The tri-fold phone is said to have a new G-shaped folding mechanism that differs from Huawei’s Mate XT, whose mechanism is either S- or Z-shaped. Samsung’s use of this design is said to make the phone more resistant as it will pad the folding screen when the phone is closed.
The tri-fold phone is said to provide a wide 9.96-inch display after a full-unfolding process in addition to a secondary cover screen. Samsung’s launch is an effort towards differentiation for the firm from an increasingly rising market with foldables after Huawei’s Mate XT rollout in different global markets.
The production for the tri-fold will reportedly commence from next April when the firm aims to produce limited quantities of the estimated 200,000 initial units. This low-volume production is most likely a function of the additional research and development spend required to make a phone so radical, and the expected premium pricing for the device. The tri-fold phone will likely only be marketed in a small set of nations as Samsung errs on the side of caution when it comes to the deployment of this new shape factor.
The rumored release of Samsung’s tri-fold in July is one step in line with its traditional timeline for releasing foldable products. Other news outlets mention, though, that the tri-fold is not on track to be released in July and instead may come out later in the year. While this is not definite, there is not much debate that Samsung will bring more foldable products to market.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a budget foldable clamshell, is also reported to be part of Samsung’s lineup this year. This phone is reported to provide a cheaper option for those who desire foldable technology without the hefty price tag of premium devices like the Z Fold 7.
Overall, Samsung’s upcoming launch event is going to be significant, the potential unveiling of groundbreaking foldable technology that will transform the smartphone market. Whether or not the tri-fold phone is included in the July launch, Samsung’s focus on innovation and expanding its foldable lineup is going to continue in 2025.
