Samsung might not release Tri-Fold phone this year, but Huawei’s coming

Samsung is unlikely to release the Tri-Fold foldable phone this year. Huawei and Samsung were rumored to introduce their first triple-foldable devices in 2024. A new input indicates that Samsung may fail in bringing its rival against Huawei’s upcoming Tri-Fold phone.

IceUniverse tipped that Huawei could launch the world’s first Tri-Fold phone. The tipster mentioned that the handset will get no rival for a long time due to Samsung’s delay. It looks like Samsung doesn’t want to do hurry in exploring new form factors.

On July 10, Samsung will debut new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 devices. The company has significantly reduced the thickness and weight of the next Fold. At the same time, a special “Slim” variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be launched in some markets later this year.

Ice noted that the Z Fold 6 Slim won’t be slimmer than foldable phones released in China. While Samsung is consistent with gradual hardware evolution, Chinese competitors are too aggressive. The company’s market share has already been divided in the global foldable market.

Well, Samsung is the only brand that sells foldable phones in the global market. China-based firms have also brought foldable products under their umbrella but didn’t do well. However, Samsung needs to evolve faster otherwise there will be a big danger in the future.

Last year, Samsung adopted the waterdrop hinge technology in its foldable phones. The company was not the first to use it in foldable handsets as several Chinese vendors utilized it. The technology made Samsung’s foldable folt flat, leaving no gap in the middle part.

Practically speaking, people still prefer buying regular bar-type flagship phones. Foldable phones undoubtedly matured enough and offer enhanced durability over generations. Still, the product lineup requires time and innovation to enter the mainstream.

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