Overview

• Speaking at IFA Berlin, mobile chief TM Roh said the tri‑fold device is in its “final stage” with plans to launch by the end of the year.
• A leaked One UI 8 animation shared by @TechHighest shows an inward, U‑shaped tri‑fold with a central cover display and a rear‑camera selfie preview on the main screen.
• Reports indicate initial availability will be restricted to a few regions such as South Korea and China with small production runs to gauge interest.
• Pricing is expected to exceed today’s high‑end foldables, with coverage pointing to a tag north of $2,000 and some rumors suggesting around $3,000.
• Leaks point to flagship‑grade hardware including roughly a 6.5‑inch cover panel, about a 10‑inch internal screen, triple rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and up to 16GB/1TB, as Samsung seeks to regain ground after its foldable share fell to 9% in Q2 2025.