Samsung Tri Fold Phone Tipped for Limited Launch – Expected Availability

Samsung isn’t one to sit back and watch the foldables game pass it by—especially with Huawei making major strides in the multi-fold space. At its recent Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, Samsung subtly confirmed what fans and tech watchers have long hoped for: a tri-fold device is in the pipeline. And now, there’s more than just hints—we’ve got model numbers, timelines, and a pretty good idea of what to expect. Let’s unpack what we know so far about the upcoming Galaxy G Fold.

Unfolding

Samsung has been leading the foldables market globally, but Huawei’s aggressive moves—especially with its Mate XT Ultimate—are pushing Samsung to up its game. That pressure seems to have worked. The Galaxy G Fold, as it’s currently being called, could be Samsung’s answer to the tri-fold design race. According to reports, the device will be unveiled alongside the next generation of Galaxy Z Fold devices, possibly around October 2025.

What’s interesting is the timeline. The device was recently registered on the GSMA database, and according to patterns in Samsung’s past launches, this usually means the product is about six to seven months out from hitting the market. That puts the G Fold right in the fall launch window, which lines up perfectly with Samsung’s usual release cycle.

Models

Let’s talk model numbers. Two codes—SM-F968N and SM-F9680—were spotted in the GSMA database. If you know Samsung’s naming playbook, these numbers say a lot. The F968 part is the base identifier, while the last letter hints at the region.

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• SM-F968N: South Korea
• SM-F9680: China

Here’s a quick look at how Samsung typically uses model codes:

Model Number	Region
SM-F968N	South Korea
SM-F9680	China

This clearly tells us that, at least initially, the Galaxy G Fold will hit shelves in Samsung’s home turf and in China. There’s no mention yet of a global release, which might disappoint some fans, especially those in Europe or the U.S. But given Samsung’s global footprint and its history of wider rollouts after initial launches, a broader release might follow.

Identity

Samsung has decided to keep the “Fold” branding for this device instead of reusing the “W” moniker, which was exclusive to the Chinese market for past premium foldables. That’s a big move—it signals that Samsung sees this tri-fold not as an experimental luxury item, but as part of its mainstream foldable lineup. In other words, they’re betting big on this.

The device has also been internally codenamed “Q7M.” Now, that doesn’t tell us much about the features, but it does show that development is at an advanced stage. Given how tight-lipped Samsung usually is, these little breadcrumbs are as close as we get to confirmation before an official teaser drops.

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Competition

Huawei has already gone global with its Mate XT Ultimate, which makes Samsung’s delay in entering the tri-fold game more noticeable. But perhaps Samsung’s slower approach means they’re going for polish over speed. After all, foldables are still a niche category, and tri-folds? They’re a niche within a niche.

That said, the G Fold could be a major player—especially if it blends the familiar usability of the Z Fold with the added screen real estate and functionality of a third fold. Imagine opening your phone and it becoming a tablet, or even a mini laptop. That’s not just cool—it’s game-changing.

For now, though, it seems we’ll have to wait a bit longer for that global rollout. But if Samsung delivers on the hype, it’ll be worth it.

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