Samsung's proprietary three-fold design leaks through One UI animations, highlighting Qi2 wireless charging and NFC features

The tech world is abuzz with leaks and rumours about Samsung's upcoming device, the Galaxy Z Trifold. Here's what we know so far.

Leaked One UI animations for the Galaxy Z Trifold have been circulating since July, giving us a sneak peek into the device's design. The leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Trifold will feature a tri-foldable design, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with a triple camera array at its heart.

One intriguing feature that the leaks highlight is the device's NFC payment functionality. Users are instructed to hold the right-most panel, which houses the camera array, over a store's NFC reader to make payments. The leaks also indicate that the Galaxy Z Trifold will have wireless charging capabilities, although it seems that charging can only be initiated through the panel housing the camera array.

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Trifold will run on Android XR and will feature dual Micro OLEDs with eye tracking capabilities. The device is also expected to have reverse wireless charging capabilities, as shown by a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro placed on top of the device when open.

A report claims that Samsung registered a new device as the "Galaxy Z Trifold" in South Korea in July, further adding credibility to the leaks. Samsung also applied for a trademark for the "Galaxy Z Trifold," potentially indicating its seriousness about the device.

The responsible designer for the Galaxy Z Trifold is not explicitly named in available sources, but the device is under the leadership of Samsung's mobile division head TM Roh. Roh confirmed the phone's final development stage and its imminent release by the end of 2025.

The leaks do not provide any information about the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, but Samsung confirmed its launch in the second half of 2025 during its Q2 earnings call. The leaks were posted by a tipster named TechHighest on X.

There's also a rumour that the Galaxy Z Trifold might come with an S Pen, although this is just a guess for now. As we approach Samsung's Virtual Unpacked event scheduled for September 4, we can expect more details about this exciting new device. Stay tuned for more updates!