Samsung patent exhibits a telephone that folds not as soon as, however twice

Key Takeaways

A just lately launched patent exhibits off Samsung’s design for a possible tri-fold telephone.
Samsung’s design makes use of a brand new display screen know-how that’s constructed with sturdiness in thoughts.
The Huawei Mate XT is the world’s first tri-fold telephone, however it’s at the moment solely accessible in China.

For a couple of months there have been rumors going round suggesting Samsung is creating a tri-fold telephone. If you happen to’re pondering of a telephone that appears like a tri-fold show from a science honest or the looks of a brochure, you’d be appropriate. The Huawei Mate XT was the world’s first tri-fold telephone, now it appears Samsung may very well be seeking to have the second.

The US Patent and Trademark workplace just lately publicized a patent document, filed by Samsung in 2021, that exhibits the design particulars of a tri-fold telephone. To save lots of you from studying 25 pages of a patent doc, the tri-fold design contains a distinctive barrier layer which makes it simpler for the telephone to fold and places much less pressure on the tri-fold’s hinges (by way of MSPowerUser).

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Will Samsung truly launch a tri-fold telephone?

Solely time will inform, however some rumors point out it may launch one quickly

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Regardless that this patent was simply launched, it does not essentially imply this tri-fold telephone from Samsung will ever see the sunshine of day. The patent was filed in July 2021, over three years in the past. Nonetheless, some rumors recommend a tri-fold telephone from Samsung may launch as early as subsequent 12 months. It doesn’t matter what Samsung decides to do, this patent at the least exhibits the corporate has given thought to how a tri-fold telephone would work.

As talked about earlier, the Huawei Mate XT grew to become the world’s first tri-fold telephone in September of this 12 months. The telephone is simply accessible in China, and prices 19,999 yuan (about $2800). I do not learn about you, however whereas a tri-fold telephone appears actually cool to stroll round with, I do not know if I might spend over $2000 on it.

If Samsung does resolve to go down the route of releasing a tri-fold telephone, hopefully its pricing is near or extra in-line with its present lineup of foldable telephones, just like the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Along with a tri-fold telephone, Samsung might launch a “Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim” subsequent 12 months additionally, after it releases its different Galaxy S25 telephones early subsequent 12 months. Samsung is a pacesetter in innovation, so it might be cool to see the corporate launch a tri-fold telephone that makes it to international markets.