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Samsung to Showcase First Trifold Phone at APEC Summit in Gyeongju

A controlled, under-glass preview sets up a planned launch later this year.

Overview

  • The device uses two hinges across three panels to function as a regular phone or unfold into a tablet-sized screen.
  • It will be shown under glass at a Korean technology exhibition on the summit sidelines with no public hands-on, according to multiple reports.
  • Reported specifications include an approximately 10-inch inner OLED, a 6.5-inch cover display, Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon, and a three-cell battery exceeding 5,000mAh.
  • A commercial debut is expected before year-end, with pricing and initial market availability unconfirmed; reporting points to premium pricing around $3,000.
  • Coverage indicates a broader rollout is being considered, potentially including the US and UAE, as Samsung moves to challenge Huawei’s lead in trifolds.