Samsung’s first trifold phone starts to take shape

We’ve started to see the first leaks surrounding Samsung’s upcoming trifold smartphone. The device has been rumored for months, but now details are emerging. We’ve heard (via SamMobile) that the larger Samsung trifold will feature a titanium construction and a Snapdragon chipset. There’s not much to go on at the moment, but it’s our first indication that the device may ship later this year.

The Samsung trifold would follow the Huawei Mate XT, which was released late last year. Much like the Huawei trifold, we expect Samsung’s offering to carry a hefty price tag, nearing $3,000. While we don’t expect Samsung to announce the trifold at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked on July 9th, the company might tease the device, like it did with the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this year.

This rumor makes a lot of sense

Using a titanium frame on a trifold phone makes sense, as Samsung will want to reduce weight. It’s already going to be a beefy phone, so any opportunity to save grams is worth it. Either way, buyers will have to weigh the benefits of extra screen real estate versus the inherent bulk of a trifold device. I’m excited, as a trifold adds functionality that the company’s current bifold devices, like the Galaxy Z Fold series, lack.

It also makes sense that Samsung would use a Snapdragon chipset to power its trifold device, and I’d be shocked if the company didn’t opt for the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and at least 16GB of RAM. A more expansive 10-inch display or larger gives app developers plenty of options, and I expect to see desktop-class programs become available. I hope Samsung chooses a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio for its trifold, allowing us to maximize desktop space for productivity.

Samsung’s trifold also has other advantages. Unlike its bifold offerings, a spacious trifold might legitimately be able to replace your smartphone, tablet, and laptop for some users, making the massive price tag less daunting. I struggle to see the benefit of even 8-inch displays on other bifold phones, but a trifold device, if done right, could change my mind. So far, it seems like Samsung is moving in the right direction.