With its foldable Android phones last year, especially the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung not only upgraded the performance and looks, but the industrial design also saw a major improvement. The company managed to reduce the thickness of the foldables. It seems the tech giant is not stopping there. A new rumor, citing sources in Samsung’s supply chain, says that the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 could be even thinner.
Galaxy Z TriFold 2 may get an entirely new, thinner hinge design
Hinge design is becoming increasingly important as new foldable designs emerge. It seems that Samsung doesn’t want to settle with its current achievements and is reportedly willing to push the envelope further. A new rumor, citing sources in Samsung’s supply chain, claims that the tech giant is developing a new hinge for the second-generation Galaxy TriFold. The focus here will be on lightweight and ultra-slim design.
Among the other upgrades that the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 may bring, thickness seems to be a main focus point. To possibly make it thinner than the current model, Samsung is reportedly developing an “entirely new hinge solution.” For reference, the Galaxy Z TriFold measures between 3.9 and 4.2mm in thickness when unfolded and 12.9mm thick when folded.
Could benefit other Galaxy Z models
This move could benefit other Galaxy Z Fold models as well. Redesigning the new hinge solution for the Z TriFold 2 will also apparently benefit Samsung’s other foldables. The rumor says that a simplified but still improved version of the hinge, “with some technical adjustments,” will also make its way to the upcoming foldables, possibly the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and even the Fold Widelater this year.
Design and hardware aside, we just hope Samsung releases the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 more widely across the globe. As per recent rumors, the device might arrive around mid-2027.
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