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In summary:
- Samsung is reportedly developing the Galaxy Z TriFold 2, aiming for a mid-2027 release, alongside a new Galaxy Z Slide concept featuring slide-out screen technology, expected in late 2027 or early 2028.
- Tech Advisor highlights these advancements as evidence of Samsung’s dedication to innovating in the foldable phone market, with the TriFold 2 anticipated to be much thinner, measuring 9mm when closed.
- Although there are reports of the original Galaxy Z TriFold being discontinued in Korea, Samsung continues to sell it in the US while progressing with future foldable designs.
Samsung is reportedly in the process of developing the Galaxy Z Fold TriFold 2, as well as introducing a new Galaxy Z Slide concept.
This comes amid reports from Korea suggesting that Samsung has effectively ‘discontinued’ the Galaxy Z TriFold.
At the time, the news didn’t seem as dramatic as some portrayed it – a ‘limited run debut product selling out’ doesn’t necessarily make sensational headlines.
According to reports, although domestic sales are expected to cease after just three months, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold TriFold will still be available in the US.
Britta O’Boyle
A second-generation and something else
A recent report from South Korea suggests that Samsung is satisfied with the initial TriFold model and is now advancing to the next phase.
According to a Korean blog, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 2 is being developed, with a projected launch date in mid-2027.
The source indicates that the next-generation TriFold will be notably thinner, close to the thickness of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. This would reduce its closed thickness from 13mm to approximately 9mm, marking a significant improvement.
The report also reveals that Samsung is working on a new concept device called the Galaxy Z Slide, featuring a slide-out screen mechanism instead of a foldable one.
A similar concept, known as ‘Mobile Slidable,’ was showcased by Samsung Display at MWC 2026.
This device starts as a compact 5.1-inch phone, which can be extended to 6.7 inches using a mechanical system. A demonstration of this can be seen in a video by Android Authority.
This innovative product is expected to enter the market in some form by late 2027 or early 2028.
