2025 will be the year of Samsung’s rebirth. After several generations of numerous developments but few notable changes in its mobile phones, the company seems to have realized the danger of falling behind in technological innovation. The launch of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is a reminder that Samsung continues to pioneer foldable phones, but it will only be the beginning.
Over the next few months, Samsung is expected to launch several devices; and although no major changes are expected in the Galaxy S25 which will be presented in January, many surprises will now arrive, such as a thinner and lighter Galaxy S25 Special Edition.
Another surprise that might surprise even most fans is Samsung’s first triple folding. This new model has been rumored for months, but now we have the best proof of its existence, with a patent (pdf) granted this month to Samsung that details the technology needed to create a device like this one.
On this occasion, Samsung will not reach this new format first. Huawei already launched a triple folding last September, and is enjoying great success in China despite its high price. However, Samsung has several tricks up its sleeve this can make your alternative even more successful, and the patent describes one of them.
In the patent, Samsung doesn’t talk so much about the concept of triple folding, but rather about how to create one without sacrificing structural integrity. In other words, Samsung wants to offer a more durable device and it stands up better to constant use, including the process of opening and closing the flexible screen.
Triple foldables have two sets of hinges, rather than just one like “conventional” foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6; In this way it is possible to use the mobile in three different configurations, the last being a giant screen like that of a tablet. But this also means that user needs to open and close the hinges several times to enjoy the whole experience.
The patent describes methods to minimize screen wear caused by constant use, which should result in a screen that lasts longer and doesn’t suffer from the dreaded “wrinkles.” This also results in an improved experience, since the user does not need to apply excessive force open the screen, which could damage it. Samsung claims to have achieved this with a stainless steel or glass chassis with integrated adhesive layers. It also incorporates a “shield” under the screen to prevent the entry of foreign objects, so the foldable could have some type of IP certification for water or dust resistance.
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All of this would already be a notable improvement over the Huawei Mate XT; One of the biggest criticisms that the triple folding has received lies precisely in its fragility, since the Chinese manufacturer has favored a thin body that does not get in the way when completely closed. However, this means that if one is not careful, it is very easy to break this 2,500 euro device. Samsung will probably want to demonstrate that Its triple folding is more resistant. Another advantage of Samsung is that this new device could be launched worldwide, unlike the Mate XT, which for the moment has not left China (although there are plans to launch it in Europe).
