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Reports Say Samsung Will Show Tri‑Fold Phone at APEC Summit in Gyeongju

A limited first run at a high price is expected, with any release outside South Korea and China still undecided.

Overview

  • Yonhap and other Korean outlets report a public showing on October 31–November 1 at the APEC summit, likely a preview rather than a full commercial unveiling.
  • Samsung’s TM Roh has stated the tri‑fold will launch before year’s end, which aligns with the late‑October timeline being reported.
  • Leaks point to flagship‑level hardware such as an approximately 10‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and Snapdragon 8 Elite with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB–1TB storage.
  • Industry reports suggest an initial production run of roughly 50,000 units and an estimated price around $3,000 or more.
  • Global availability is uncertain, and while Samsung has previously limited experimental models to Korea and China, strong Galaxy Z Fold 7 performance — sales up about 50% versus Fold 6 with nearly 30% of buyers coming from Galaxy S Ultra — could influence the decision.