Samsung Unveils 10-Inch Tri-Fold Display at K-Tech Showcase
Samsung has offered a first glimpse of its advanced foldable device concept, the “Tri-Fold Phone,” at the APEC CEO Summit’s K-Tech Showcase in Gyeongju on Monday. Featuring a design with two hinges, the device is positioned to bridge the size gap between smartphones and tablets, highlighting the company’s focus on flexible display technology.
The physical model, displayed behind glass at the Samsung booth, revealed a form factor notably different from the existing Galaxy Z Fold series. The design relies on a dual-hinge system, which allows the device to fold twice, reducing a large display into a pocketable unit. When fully unfolded, the screen size expands to a tablet-like 10 inches, compared to the estimated 6.5-inch external display when folded. Its unfolded appearance is notably wide, resembling three external screens aligned horizontally.
The Tri-Fold Phone is a strategic move intended to reinforce Samsung’s high-end market position and display its technical capabilities, rather than targeting immediate mass market penetration. This is supported by projections for a high price point (estimated to be in the late 3 million KRW range, approximately RM11,120) and a very limited initial production run of 50,000 to 100,000 units. The device is expected to launch within the year in select markets known for high foldable interest, such as South Korea and China.
The reveal occurs as the overall growth of the foldable smartphone market has begun to slow. By introducing a new category, Samsung is looking to diversify its product portfolio and potentially stimulate consumer interest. The company is also facing increasing competition in the multi-fold space; Chinese manufacturer Huawei debuted its first tri-fold model, the Mate XT, last year, and recently unveiled its second-generation Mate XTs earlier this month.
While attendees were not permitted to touch or operate the new device, its public debut signals that Samsung is advancing the triple-folding concept toward commercial viability, setting a potential new direction for mobile development.
