Samsung's upcoming Galaxy G Fold, a tri-fold device, sparks my anticipation following the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung's Galaxy G Fold: A New Contender in the Tri-Folding Smartphone Market
Samsung is set to enter the tri-folding smartphone market with the release of its first tri-folding device, the Galaxy G Fold, later this year [1]. The company aims to target select markets such as South Korea and China initially, reflecting the premium positioning and exclusivity of this new offering.
Comparing the Galaxy G Fold to the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the current world leader in tri-folding smartphones, reveals some intriguing differences and similarities.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy G Fold | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Release Date | Late 2025 | Launched in 2024 | | Thickness | Not explicitly stated for Galaxy G Fold; for reference, Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is 3.6mm thick unfolded and 12.8mm when folded; Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1mm folded [2] | 3.6 mm unfolded; 12.8 mm when folded [2] | | Battery | Not specifically detailed yet; Samsung aims to address battery life as a key practical concern in the G Fold [1] | Exceptional battery life reported, considered superior to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in many scenarios [4] | | Camera Specs| Not officially disclosed; Samsung typically equips foldables with advanced cameras and AI features; Galaxy Z Fold 7 (a competitor in foldables) has a 200MP main camera [3][5] | Solid camera tech with exceptional performance, sometimes outperforming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 [4] |
The Galaxy G Fold is designed to compete directly against the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by offering a tri-fold form factor with innovative hardware and advanced features. However, explicit specs such as thickness, battery capacity, and camera details for the G Fold have not been fully revealed yet [1][2].
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate currently stands out for its ultra-thin unfolded profile and strong battery and camera performance. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, a precursor to the G Fold, does have a 200MP main camera, surpassing the 50MP main camera of the Mate XT Ultimate. However, the Z Fold 7 only offers a 3x telephoto zoom, while the Mate XT Ultimate offers a 5.5x zoom [4].
One area where the Galaxy G Fold may excel is in its redesigned hinge and materials. The titanium hinge and carbon fiber sheet on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 have convinced some that the creases on the Galaxy G Fold won't be a problem [4].
Android 16, expected to release around the same time as the Galaxy G Fold, introduces support for native multitasking and is optimized for the big screen, featuring several Gemini features designed specifically with the large screen format in mind [6]. It remains to be seen how these software optimizations will translate to the user experience on the Galaxy G Fold.
Samsung is expected to face competition in the tri-folding smartphone market from companies like Huawei and Tecno, with Tecno unveiling the Tecno G Fold concept, a trifold smartphone, ahead of an expected unveiling at MWC 2026 [7].
In conclusion, while Samsung aims to push technological boundaries with the Galaxy G Fold, detailed specs comparison is limited due to the pending release and official information. The Mate XT Ultimate remains a benchmark in tri-fold phones for thickness, battery life, and camera quality as of now [4].
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The Samsung Galaxy G Fold, a new contender in the tri-folding smartphone market, aspires to challenge the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate's dominance with its tri-fold form factor and innovative hardware, though specifications such as thickness, battery capacity, and camera details for the G Fold remain undisclosed [1][2].
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, having been released earlier, currently offers an ultra-thin unfolded profile and strong battery and camera performance, setting a benchmark in the tri-fold smartphone market [4].
