The existence of a Samsung tri-fold phone is no longer a surprise. For months, a series of leaks have all but confirmed the device, representing the company’s next major step to a new foldable form factor since the debut of the Galaxy Z Flip over five years ago. Now, a new animation has surfaced that provides the clearest look yet at its unique design, corroborating previous leaks and offering a detailed view of how Samsung‘s next generation will fold and unfold.
Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold leaked animation shows folding/unfolding mechanism
The animation, provided by @TechHighest on X/Twitter, provides a clear view of the phone‘s complex folding mechanism. Unlike current models, which fold in half, the Galaxy Z tri-fold unfolds into a large, three-panel screen. This design allows for both a tablet-like viewing experience and a compact smartphone form factor when closed.
The video shows the phone folding from its open state, with the right panel folding inward, followed by the left panel folding in on top. Samsung won’t be the first to release a phone with this form factor, though. Huawei got ahead of the game with the Mate XT and even released an improved version this year: the Huawei Mate XTs.
Going back to Samsung’s tri-fold device, the animation also highlights a key camera feature. The tri-fold design allows users to use the main, heavy-duty camera array for high-quality selfies. This removes the need for a separate, smaller front-facing camera. The functional detail has become a key differentiator across many high-end foldable devices.
The animations are not a physical representation of the final product. However, the consistency across multiple leaked videos and schematics provides a high degree of certainty regarding the Galaxy Z tri-fold’s design. The official unveiling of the device is rumored for another Galaxy Unpacked event this month (September).
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