Overview
- SamMobile-sourced reports say Samsung’s first tri-fold will sell in the UAE and may reach the U.S., expanding beyond the initially tipped China and South Korea focus.
- The phone is still unannounced, with multiple outlets pointing to a late‑October reveal; Oct 21 is floated for Korea and a showcase has been reported for the Oct 31–Nov 1 APEC summit.
- Leaked specs describe a two‑hinge, three‑panel design with a roughly 10‑inch inner OLED and a ~6.5‑inch cover display for standard phone use.
- Rumors point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, up to 16GB RAM, a 200MP main camera, and a three‑cell battery configuration totaling around 5,000–5,600mAh, with pricing whispers near $3,000.
- Separately, Samsung launched the China‑only Galaxy W26—a premium Z Fold 7 variant—with satellite calling, 16GB RAM by default, a Kevlar case and in‑box charger, shipping from Oct 20 at ¥16,999 for 512GB.