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.
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.