Samsung’s first three-fold foldable smartphone is starting to take shape
After dominating the foldable device segment in recent years, South Korean manufacturer Samsung seemed to take a backseat, with Chinese smartphone giants delivering new and improved designs and beating the brand at its own game (at least in terms of sales). A new report indicates that Samsung is indeed working on a Huawei Mate XT-like triple foldable smartphone to take its foldable game to the next level. Although the manufacturer obtained patents for its triple device a few days ago, there is more information about the design and display of this upcoming device.
This is evident from a report by a Korean publication ET NewsSamsung is indeed working on a dual-fold (or tri-folding) design for an upcoming foldable smartphone. The source states that Samsung is exploring new form factors and, citing industry sources, claims it will unveil this new kind of foldable device in the coming year. It also said that the design of this device will be locked by the end of this month.
The report also claimed that Samsung has indeed added a “double-fold smartphone” to its development lineup and that partners are also working on developing solutions for the same.
The new foldable will reportedly have a dual-folding screen, which uses a “foldable” design, which should make it a bit different from the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design. The upcoming device is said to have a main display that will measure 9-10 inches when unfolded, which will be about 2 inches larger than its current flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold Special, which was recently announced for the South Korean market. When unfolded, this device feels like an iPad or medium-sized Android tablet. When folded, it has a rectangular shape, just like a regular smartphone.
According to the publication, the switch to a triple device is an attempt by Samsung to keep its direct competition (Huawei and Apple) at bay. In addition, it will also help Samsung differentiate its product line in the foldable segment, which currently includes single book-style and clamshell-style devices. We reviewed both of Samsung’s foldable products launched this year. You can read about the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 here.
