Given that Samsung is one of the biggest names in foldables, it seems to be trying its hardest to stir up hype around this product. It could launch a phone similar to the tri-fold. A new report says Samsung has plans to launch a Galaxy tri-fold phone in 2025 Nevertheless, it appears that the company is not thinking about a less expensive version of the Galaxy Z Fold.
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Sources from Sammobile mention a Samsung engineer stated that the company has no plans to create a “separate product (from the Z Fold lineup) with a lower price.” Instead, Samsung focuses on offering products that “expand your (user’s) options,” such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, which is designed to cater to specific consumer preferences.
Galaxy tri-fold phone could be the product that might ‘expand’ choices Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a launch of its mobile compartment by ZDNet Korea which reveals that Samsung Electronics plans to release a tri-fold phone with “a screen that can be folded twice” next year. Further, an industry insider mentioned that Samsung Display part suppliers have forged parts for this tri-fold model, and these are ‘already prepared for mass production’. Samsung Electronics’ MX (mobile) division has the final say.
Samsung has already patented a tri-fold smartphone and even demoed the concept at CES 2022. At the same time, weaker sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip apparently have led to lower demand for OLED panels from Samsung Displays. To boost demand, the company is exploring new product ideas. An insider predicts that sales of both existing and new models could decline by about 10% year-on-year, even though Samsung anticipates shipments exceeding 10 million units next year, compared to an expected 5 million units this year.
FAQs
What is a tri-fold phone?
A tri-fold phone has three segments that fold, offering a larger display when opened.
Will Samsung offer a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold?
No, Samsung has no plans for a lower-priced Galaxy Z Fold model.
