Samsung’s Tri-Fold Smartphone Breaks Cover at July 9 Event, Launch Expected in October 2025


Key Highlights:

Samsung can announce its very first tri-fold smartphone in the July 9 Unpacked conference, and then an official launch in October 2025.

The device will feature a 9.9-inch screen, 16 GB RAM, and titanium body, costing more than $3,000.

Key Background :

Samsung is preparing for its next smash product release with Galaxy Unpacked on 9 July 2025. The event in Brooklyn, New York, should be about innovation in the foldable phone category, smartwatches, and even extended reality explorations from the company. The center of the commotion is the anticipated release of a tri-fold smartphone—a technology breakthrough that can redefine mobile form factor.

Although there are yet to be provided by Samsung with details, market experts opine that the tri-fold phone, if released as the Galaxy G Fold, would be showcased at the event as a concept or a prototype. October 2025 appears to be the month when the product is likely to be commercially launched by the company, giving Samsung sufficient time to refine the design and ramp up massive production. This comes after past product releases, where tease trailers have created hype months prior to store availability.

Tri-fold design has been reported to enable the device to be folded three ways, providing consumers with a massive 9.9-inch tablet-sized display when opened up fully. Folding it, it is a small phone-sized gadget with a 6.5-inch exterior screen. Aggressive design is tough and has compelled Samsung to use a titanium-aluminum frame for extra hardness and durability.

As for functionality, the tri-fold phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16 GB of RAM. Display technology will likely bring better image quality and a maximum of 2,600 nits of brightness—perfect for indoor and outdoor conditions. With all these top-class specs, the phone is likely to retail over $3,000, aiming for tech enthusiasts and specialized consumers.

Aside from the tri-fold, Samsung will unveil the newest versions of its flagship foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. Both are expected to introduce design improvements, camera features, and software features such as compatibility for One UI 8 and enhanced Galaxy AI features. The two products are expected to further lead Samsung's dominance in the international foldable phone market, which is on an expansion trend.

Samsung will also probably unveil the Galaxy Watch 8 series with health-oriented upgrades and perhaps provide some additional details regarding its XR headset, currently codenamed Project Moohan. Both announcements support Samsung's ongoing efforts to lead the innovation in the next generation of mobile and wearables.