After watching competitors like Huawei make waves with their Mate XT tri-fold, Samsung’s finally ready to throw their hat in the ring. And based on what’s been leaked so far, they’re not messing around.
The Galaxy G Fold is Coming
Forget everything you thought you knew about Samsung’s naming conventions. The first iteration may only be available in a handful of markets and in limited numbers, before a wider launch for the second iteration next year. This isn’t going to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or anything predictable like that – rumors suggest Samsung’s calling it the Galaxy G Fold.
The timing? South Korean tipster Yeux1122 reckons that a Galaxy tri-fold is indeed in the pipeline, with a preview expected at Samsung’s July 2025 Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. However, the actual launch might not happen until October 2025, so don’t expect to buy one immediately after the announcement.
Here’s where it gets interesting. While Samsung’s current Z Fold series gives you a phone that opens into a tablet, the G Fold takes it one step further. The display would measure 9.96 inches when fully opened (basically 10 inches), significantly larger than the 7.6-inch display on Galaxy Z Fold 6. We’re talking about a device that unfolds into something approaching small laptop territory.
But here’s the catch – this isn’t going to be a mass-market device, at least not initially. Samsung is expected to have limited production for their first tri-fold, though exact numbers haven’t been confirmed yet.
The Specs Are Actually Insane
Recent leaks have revealed some pretty impressive specifications that suggest Samsung isn’t holding back on their first tri-fold attempt.
What Samsung Had to Sacrifice
Not everything about the G Fold is going to be cutting-edge, though. The same leak suggests there’ll be no under-display camera on the main screen, which will be a change from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. We’ve heard a similar rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold 7, so it seems punch-hole cameras are back this year.
That means you’ll probably see a small camera cutout in the massive screen when it’s fully unfolded. It’s a bit of a step backward from the seamless display experience Samsung has been pushing, but it might be necessary to keep the device practical.
Battery capacity and charging details are still unconfirmed, with leaks only suggesting a standard cell similar to current Fold series.
When Can You Actually Buy One?
Here’s where things get a bit frustrating. While Samsung might show off the G Fold at their July 2025 Unpacked event, actually getting your hands on one will probably have to wait until October 2025. And even then, with this being Samsung’s first dive into tri-fold phones, availability will likely be very limited initially.
Translation: unless you’re in one of the select launch markets and you’re quick on the draw, you might be waiting a while. Samsung’s playing it safe with this first generation, which honestly makes sense given how experimental this whole tri-fold thing is.
Bottom Line
Samsung’s Galaxy G Fold represents a pretty bold bet on the future of mobile devices. With a 10-inch screen, premium titanium build, flagship specs, and innovative battery technology, it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious foldable device yet.
Will it be expensive? Almost certainly. Will it be perfect? Probably not – first-generation devices rarely are. But will it be fascinating to see how Samsung pulls off their first tri-fold? Absolutely.
The fact that we’re getting concrete specs leaks and production numbers suggests this isn’t just vapor – Samsung’s really doing this. Whether you’ll be able to actually buy one in 2025 depends on where you live and how quickly you can get to the front of what’s likely to be a very short line.
Either way, the foldable phone space is about to get a lot more interesting.
