Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold smartphone is no longer just a concept. According to a new report from the source[1], the device has already entered mass production and could make its debut at a special Unpacked event later this month.
If the timeline holds, the commercial launch is expected to follow in November.
Fresh supply chain details suggest Samsung[2] has scaled back its ambitions for the first-generation model. Production is reportedly capped at 50,000 units, a sharp drop from earlier projections that hinted at as many as 200,000 units.
The phone, which may carry a name like Galaxy G Fold or Galaxy Z TriFold, is being framed as an experiment to test consumer appetite for a more complex foldable form factor.
Unlike Samsung’s other flagship foldables, this one won’t be widely available. Sources say the tri-fold will be sold only in South Korea and China, a deliberate strategy to contain risks while keeping the spotlight on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7[3].
By limiting its reach, Samsung appears to be treating the tri-fold as a controlled trial rather than a mainstream launch, gauging whether users are ready for yet another evolution in foldable design.