It was anticipated that Samsung would launch its first tri-folding phone, the purported Galaxy G Fold, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 at the second Unpacked event that recently took place. While that did not happen, many believed that earlier rumors of a 2026 launch might still be true.
The Galaxy G Fold could feature a G-style folding design, as opposed to the S-style folding design of the world"s first tri-folding phone, the Huawei Mate XT. It is rumored to feature a 10-inch internal display and is tipped not to include any under-display camera.
Design cues of the Galaxy G Fold were spotted in the latest One UI 8 beta build, giving us a glimpse at how the triple-screen foldable from the South Korean giant would fold. The device looks similar to the now-launched Galaxy Z Fold7 but with an additional fold.
Now, a fresh leak courtesy of reliable leaker IceUniverse on Weibo suggests that you may not have to wait till 2026 to hold the Galaxy G Fold. According to the leaker, Samsung may launch its tri-folding phone as early as October.
IceUniverse also revealed that Huawei could launch the second iteration of its tri-folding phone in September, just before Samsung. While these aren"t the official launch window, strategy-wise, Huawei"s early launch of its second-generation tri-folding phone could be an attempt to dampen the buzz around the Galaxy G Fold.
Aside from this, Samsung Galaxy G Fold could feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 200MP primary camera, and also feature a titanium backplate to not only reduce the thickness of the foldable but also improve upon its durability.
Let us know in the comments below if you are excited about Samsung"s tri-folding phone and if you would buy one or not.