Samsung Prepares to Launch its First Tri-Fold, Trademark Hints at Name

Samsung has long been at the forefront of foldable smartphone innovation, and now it’s preparing to take things to the next level with a tri-fold model, a phone that folds in three parts. After months of speculation and subtle teasers, the company may have finally taken a decisive step toward the launch of the first-gen model, revealing its name in the process. And true to form, Samsung is going with a clear and simple branding approach.

Samsung takes another step toward the launch of its tri-fold smartphone

Samsung recently filed a trademark application for the name “Galaxy Z TriFold” in South Korea. Discovered by GalaxyClub, the trademark doesn’t immediately make it clear if that’s the final name of the device or the name of the whole tri-fold series. It’s also possible that the company may be simply securing multiple naming options and might eventually choose a different name. That’s a common industry practice.

Earlier rumors suggested that the tri-fold could be called “G Fold” because it folds in a “G” shape. However, Samsung may be mulling housing all folding phones under the Galaxy Z family, rather than expanding tri-folds into a new lineup. Things should get clearer in the coming months as Samsung prepares for its launch. The tri-fold is rumored to see a limited release later this year, possibly expanding to more markets in 2026.

The company has been teasing the product since early this year, but hasn’t publicly confirmed its existence yet. Meanwhile, an animation found in the One UI 8 codebase a few weeks ago gave us a glimpse of the device’s unique folding mechanism, suggesting a G-shaped fold with three display segments. One part folds at a greater curvature than the other, overlapping it to expose a cover screen and rear-facing cameras.

We’ll have to wait and see whether Samsung calls it Galaxy Z TriFold, Galaxy G Fold, or something entirely unexpected. However, one thing is clear: the Korean firm is serious about redefining the future of foldables — again.