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TL;DR Animation files from within the latest One UI 8 build give us our first look at Samsung’s tri-fold foldable
The device features two inward-folding hinges, commonly referred to as a G-shaped fold, which is different from the S-shaped fold on devices like the HUAWEI Mate XT.
This tri-fold foldable is rumored to be called the Samsung Galaxy G Fold, and is said to be unveiled next week at Samsung Unpacked.
Samsung is going to launch its next generation of Galaxy foldables at Samsung Unpacked next week. While we’re hoping to see the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip FE, Samsung has also been rumored to use the event opportunity to unveil its tri-fold foldable phone, potentially called the Galaxy G Fold. You won’t have to wait until next week to get your first look at the device, as we bring that to you courtesy of One UI 8.
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Thanks to animations within the latest One UI 8 build, we now have a fair idea of what the Galaxy G Fold could look like, ahead of its impending launch.
The animation relates to the NFC positioning on the device, but we’re more interested in how it looks.
As you can see, Samsung’s tri-fold flagship will likely comprise three rear panels. The left-most rear panel will likely house the triple rear camera setup, in a camera island reminiscent of what we see in current Galaxy Z Fold flagships. The middle panel will likely house the cover display, and you can make out the front-facing camera (for when the device is in its folded state). The right-most panel doesn’t appear to have bezels, indicating that it could be just a panel, not a display.
Here’s a dark variant of the same animation, giving us a better look at the display setup:
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