Ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9, a major design leak has emerged that hints at Samsung’s next big innovation its rumored tri-fold phone, possibly called the Galaxy G Fold or Multifold 7. This device, spotted in One UI 8 beta animation files, could redefine the foldable phone category with a dual-hinge, multi-segment design.
Here’s everything we know so far about Samsung’s new folding form factor.
Multifold Phone Design: What the Leak Reveals
The leak, uncovered by Android Authority, reveals a unique folding sequence:
• The left section folds inwards first.
• Then, the right section folds over the left panel.
• The middle segment acts as the main screen, giving the device a “G” shaped fold.
This design mimics earlier Samsung prototypes, like the Flex G, and offers a larger unfolded display compared to traditional Galaxy Z Fold models.
Camera Setup: 4 Cameras in Total
Samsung seems to have overhauled the camera system for the Multifold:
• Triple camera island on the left rear segment.
• Punch-hole front-facing camera on the middle screen.
• No under-display camera this time perhaps a nod to quality improvements.
• Total: Four cameras across the foldable’s surface.
This configuration allows both tablet and phone modes to support rich photography without awkward angles.
Hinge Mechanism and Build
• Two hinges connect three main sections.
• Differently sized hinges, likely for durability and smoother folding.
• The left part of the front is just a blank panel not a display.
• When folded, the design tucks the screens in safely, sandwiching them between outer panels.
Samsung may avoid calling this a “tri-fold”, since the device technically folds twice**. Internally, Samsung labels it “Multifold 7”, suggesting a marketing name is still in the works.
Galaxy G Fold (Multifold 7) Specifications – Leaked & Rumored
• Display (unfolded): 9.96 inches
• Folded Height: 6.54 inches
• Weight: 298 grams
• Cameras: 4 total (3 rear + 1 front punch-hole)
• Hinge Mechanism: Dual-hinge
• Display Segments: 3 panels
• Thickness (folded): Thicker than Z Fold 7 (exact TBD)
With such dimensions, the Galaxy G Fold will be larger and thicker than current book-style foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 but will offer a far more immersive unfolded display.
Other Multifold Concepts in the Pipeline
Samsung is also working on S-shaped foldables, such as the Flex S:
• The left segment folds outward over the middle.
• The right segment folds inward on top of the center.
• This design mimics the Huawei Mate X line.
While the Flex G folds inward for better display protection, the Flex S concept offers different utility for multitasking or content creation.
Galaxy Unpacked 2025: What to Expect
Alongside the Multifold 7, Samsung will unveil:
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
• Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic & Watch Ultra
• A potential XR headset reveal (Project Moohan)
The Galaxy G Fold/Multifold 7 will likely steal the spotlight if revealed, marking Samsung’s first commercial foray into dual-hinge foldables.
Conclusion
Samsung’s next foldable phone is not just another evolution of the Galaxy Z Fold series it’s a radical rethink of how a phone can fold. While the “Multifold 7” codename hints at internal testing, its inclusion in One UI 8 animation files strongly suggests this phone is real and ready for primetime.
With Unpacked 2025 around the corner, all eyes are on July 9. Will this be the moment foldables truly unfold?
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