Animation files buried within Samsung's latest One UI 8 software build have revealed the first detailed look at the company's long-rumored tri-fold smartphone, providing the clearest evidence yet that Samsung plans to unveil the device at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week.
The leaked files, discovered by Android Authority, show a device with two inward-folding hinges that creates what Samsung internally calls a "G-shaped fold"—explaining why the phone carries the codename "Galaxy G Fold". The revelation comes just days before Samsung's July 9 Unpacked event, where the company is expected to announce its next generation of foldable devices.
The animation files, which relate to NFC positioning on the device, reveal a tri-fold phone with three distinct rear panels1. According to SamMobile, Samsung's firmware refers to the device as "Multifold 7," though that appears to be a development codename1.
The leftmost panel houses a triple camera setup similar to current Galaxy Z Fold flagships, while the middle section contains the cover display with a front-facing camera for when the device is folded2. The rightmost panel appears to be a plain display section without bezels, according to Android Authority's analysis2.
Samsung's approach differs from competitors like Huawei, whose Mate XT features one inward and one outward folding hinge. Samsung's dual inward-folding design mirrors prototypes the company has previously demonstrated2.
Leaked specifications suggest the Galaxy G Fold will feature a titanium and aluminum frame, 16GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon processor, likely the Snapdragon 8 Elite1. The unfolded display is expected to measure between 9 and 10 inches, substantially larger than the 7.6-inch screen on the current Galaxy Z Fold 62.
However, the device reportedly will not include a digitizer layer, meaning no stylus support despite the large screen real estate2. Industry observers estimate the device could cost around $3,0003.
Samsung may initially produce only 200,000 units of the tri-fold device, with availability potentially delayed until October 2025, according to a leak from Weibo tipster Setsuna Digital1. This suggests a limited market test rather than a mass-market launch.
The timing aligns with Samsung's broader strategy to maintain its lead in the foldable smartphone segment through continued innovation, as the company acknowledged in its recent Q1 2025 earnings call2.
While Samsung will likely focus on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at next week's event, the tri-fold device represents the company's first new form factor since the original Galaxy Z Flip launched in 20202.
