We may be looking at the long-rumored Samsung tri-fold for the first time
- A newly published patent shows that Samsung had created a design for a triple device in 2021
- This adds to recent rumors that the company is exploring new phone form factors
- There is still no confirmation from Samsung about a tri-fold device
The rumors about the triple Samsung Galaxy may not be completely mythological after all, if we go by a newly published patent.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has a patent document describing design specifications for a tri-fold device in addition to a conventional booklet-style foldable device.
The patent document, originally filed by Samsung in 2021, shows a triple device with a Z-shaped hinge, similar to the Huawei Mate XT.
The Mate XT became the world’s first triple device when it launched in September, but at the time of writing it remains a China-exclusive device, leaving global markets open to Samsung or another competitor.
If MSPowerUser According to reports, the Samsung patent describes new screen technology such as a reinforced barrier layer to protect the inner screen with gaps to reduce stress at the hinges. The design also includes an anti-reflective coating of synthetic resin or other unspecified material.
Other building materials mentioned include glass and stainless steel.
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Samsung has long been tipped as the likely leader in the race to release a globally available triple phone, which would sit alongside the company’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. In fact, we recently reported on claims from Korea that Samsung is looking at new phone form factors.
Prior to this, we reported that a leaked codename for a new foldable model with no analogue in the current Samsung series could hint at a potential triple device.
While this new (or rather, newly discovered) patent doesn’t confirm that the proposed Samsung tri-fold is coming to market, or even in the works, it does tell us that Samsung has been putting some serious thought into the tri-fold concept.
With how much we’re hearing about a Samsung tri-fold at the moment, it’s hard not to take this as an encouraging sign – although it’s important to remember that most of the above is based on rumors for now.
It’s up to Samsung to confirm the development of a triple Galaxy device, if and when it sees fit. So keep an eye on our Samsung phone coverage to stay up to date with the latest updates.
