Samsung Confirms Launch of Tri-Fold Smartphone and XR Headset by End of 2025

Samsung Acknowledges Its 'Upcoming' Tri-Fold Phone on Earnings Call

Named a Tech Media Trailblazer by the Consumer Technology Association in 2019, a winner of SPJ NorCal's Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2022 and has three times been a finalist in the LA Press Club's National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 may have just come out, but it appears the company is already teasing its next foldable phone that takes things to a whole other level. In an earnings call last week, which was shared by Seeking Alpha, Samsung noted it's pushing forward with its triple-screen foldable that's been rumored for months. It also acknowledge the imminent arrival of its Project Moohan mixed reality headset that it's developing with Google. Samsung reportedly said it's "preparing to introduce" the products this year. "We will drive sales of our premium mobile AI devices, including our newly launched foldables and aim to lead the market by expanding our ecosystem through innovative form factors like the upcoming Tri-Fold device and our first XR headset," the company reportedly said on the call. A representative for Samsung didn't immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. Last month, Android Authority reported that a Samsung executive said the new foldable is "ready to go." That person reportedly told the publication: "We've had a tri-fold for some time, designed and everything. So it's not a new concept to us. What we're debating is the viability. When I say the viability, is there really a demand for this form factor?" It's an interesting consideration, as there arguably hasn't been overwhelming demand for thinner phones, and yet Samsung still debuted the slim Galaxy S25 Edge in May -- and then carried over that sleek design to the Z Fold 7. But it's possible that, as Samsung said when it debuted its latest book-style foldable, "feeling is believing," and people might be keen to get their hands on a phone that feels more innovative than many other devices currently on the market. Android Authority cites a South Korean publication that says the rumored tri-fold will have a 10-inch OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a triple camera system with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera -- just like the Z Fold 7. It could also have a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Rumors suggest it could cost around $3,000. It could first launch in China and South Korea before the company determines whether to extend availability elsewhere. Like thin phones, tri-folds are having a moment. Last month, Chinese company Tecno showed off its tri-fold concept, the Phantom Ultimate G Fold. There's also the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, which is available now outside the US. In a press conference during Samsung Unpacked in July, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division, reportedly confirmed plans for the company to launch a tri-fold phone by the end of this year. The device has been dubbed the "Galaxy G Fold," though Samsung seemingly hasn't confirmed anything about that naming. "We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name," The Korea Times quoted Roh. "As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon." We'll see if Samsung ends up dropping more teasers in the coming months, like it did in the lead-up to the Z Fold 7.

Samsung teases Galaxy Z TriFold and Android XR headset, coming later this year

In its latest earnings call, Samsung is once again teasing the arrival of its Galaxy Z TriFold and "Project Moohan" Android XR headset devices which are both still set to launch later this year. Alongside touting the success of its latest foldables, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, Samsung is teasing what's next in its latest earnings call. The company has once again teased that, later this year, it will launch a "TriFold" device as well as its first Android XR headset. In its "outlook for the second half," Samsung says (via SeekingAlpha) to expect a continued push for its existing devices, but also the launch of two new "innovative form factors," referring to the TriFold and Android XR headset. In the MX business, we will drive sales of our premium mobile AI devices, including our newly launched foldables and aim to lead the market by expanding our ecosystem through innovative form factors like the upcoming TriFold device and our first XR headset as well as services such as connected health. Samsung also teases "services" in connected health, perhaps hinting at some sort of subscription for its fitness platforms. Later in the call, Samsung reiterates that these devices are launching "this year." ...Meanwhile, we are also preparing to introduce next-generation innovative products, including our XR headset and TriFold smartphone this year. Our XR headset, which seamlessly integrates the XR ecosystem developed in partnership with Google as well as multimodal AI capabilities will serve as a key stepping stone in solidifying our leadership in future technologies and further expanding the Galaxy ecosystem. Rumor has it that the Galaxy Z TriFold may launch in October. The earnings call also teases that Galaxy S25 FE and the Galaxy Tab S11 series are around the corner.

Samsung confirms it will launch its next-gen tri-fold smartphone, XR headset in October 2025

TL;DR: Samsung will launch its first internationally available tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy G Fold, alongside a new XR headset in October 2025. These flagship devices aim to expand Samsung's foldable lineup and Galaxy ecosystem, competing directly with Apple by emphasizing advanced AI features and innovative form factors. Samsung's upcoming tri-fold smartphone is no surprise, but now the company has confirmed it will be unveiling its new tri-fold smartphone, as well as its new XR headset in October 2025. We've had a flood of rumors regarding the tri-fold handset from Samsung which will reportedly be called the Galaxy G Fold, which will join the company's successful foldable family of smartphones that has recently seen the launch of the latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones. Tri-fold smartphones aren't completely new, with Chinese smartphone maker Huawei already on the market with its own tri-fold Mate XT smartphone, but Samsung will be the first to have an internationally-available tri-fold smartphone, versus Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT which is only available in China. Samsung is aiming for an October 2025 release for its new tri-fold smartphone and XR headset, both of which will be competing directly against Apple with. Apple has its Vision Pro on the market, an expensive and not-so-well selling XR headset, with a foldable iPhone expected to hit the market in 2026. Samsung will be two steps ahead, or is that two folds ahead, with a tri-fold smartphone before Apple even has a single foldable product on the market.

Samsung confirms to launch tri-fold phone and Apple Vision Pro rival by end of 2025

Samsung also plans to launch Apple Vision Pro-rival by the end of this year. At the Galaxy Unpacked event last month, Samsung's VP and Head of Smartphone Product Planning, Minseok Kang, told us that the company's long-rumoured tri-fold smartphone is already in development. He shared that Samsung is evaluating all possibilities, and if things go as planned, the phone could be commercially launched by the end of this year. Now, Samsung has reiterated its plans during its Q2 2025 earnings announcement, confirming that the tri-fold phone will indeed launch by the end of 2025, alongside an extended reality (XR) device. Also read: Mark Zuckerberg believes people without AI glasses will face a disadvantage in future In H2 2025, the MX Business plans to continue a flagship-first approach for smartphone sales focusing on foldables and the Galaxy S25 series -- while emphasising the AI functionality of the Galaxy A series -- to increase market share," Samsung stated in its official release. "It will also reinforce the AI capabilities of tablets and wearables and expand the Galaxy ecosystem with the launch of products with new form-factors, including extended reality (XR) and TriFold devices, and contribute to maintaining solid profitability despite market uncertainties and rising bill of materials (BOM) costs." Also read: Google proposes policy changes to allow more real-money games on Play Store in India While Samsung hasn't shared the full details of the tri-fold phone yet, leaks and rumours offer some insight. It's expected to feature the same chipset as the Galaxy S25 series and could pack 16GB of RAM. The design might combine both aluminium and titanium. Samsung's tri-fold phone is expected to stick with a regular battery and support only 25W fast charging. With both the tri-fold and XR headset on the horizon, it's clear that Samsung is investing heavily in next-gen devices that redefine how we interact with technology. Also read: Apple accidentally promotes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 on its social account