Samsung's One UI 8 leak hints at wild tri-fold Galaxy G Fold with dual hinges ahead of July 9 Unpacked

India Today

2 days ago

Samsung is getting ready to launch its new foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 — at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. But just before the big day, a new leak has caught everyone's attention, and this one isn't about the aforementioned Galaxy foldables. It's about something new. According to a report by the Android Authority, an animation spotted inside the latest One UI 8 beta update shows what looks like a tri-fold Samsung phone, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold.advertisementThe animation is meant to show how to place the phone for NFC payments, but it clearly shows a phone with three folding parts and two hinges. This lines up with Samsung's earlier tri-fold concept, which was shown off as the Flex G prototype. That version looked bulky and didn't have a cover screen, but this new design looks much more polished and practical.From the animation, we can see that the rear cameras are placed vertically in the top-left corner, just like on the Galaxy Z Fold series. There also seems to be a front camera on the middle screen, which could double as the cover screen when folded. The right panel looks like a regular display with very thin borders. When fully opened, the phone could offer a large, tablet-like experience.
This design is different from what Huawei has done with its foldables. Samsung's version folds inward in a G shape, which could help protect the display when the phone is closed. While the animation doesn't confirm the name or specs, it does suggest that Samsung is nearly ready to show off the device.That said, the Galaxy G Fold is not expected to launch at the July 9 event. It might just be teased or mentioned briefly. The full reveal could happen later this year, possibly in October.For now, the main focus of the Unpacked event will be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Both phones have already leaked in renders and even in live photos. They are expected to come in two colours — Jet Black and Blue Shadow — and will feature a slimmer design, lighter build, and top-tier specs including the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Samsung may also launch a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, along with the Galaxy Watch 8 series.With only a few days to go, we won't have to wait long to know what's really coming. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones.- Ends