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Samsung may accelerate development of the successor to its Galaxy Z TriFold, according to a report citing leaker Lanzuk.
The report, carried by 9to5Google, also claims that Samsung is considering an earlier launch for a separate slideable smartphone.
Both devices were previously expected to arrive in 2027. However, Samsung has not confirmed any change to those plans.
The company could still launch the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and the slideable device on their original schedules.
The reported Galaxy Z TriFold 2 could receive several design improvements.
According to the report, Samsung is considering a thinner and lighter design. The company may also improve the device’s durability.
Samsung could keep the price close to that of the first-generation model.
The original Galaxy Z TriFold entered the market as a premium, limited-volume smartphone. It launched in South Korea at around $2,500.
Samsung later brought the device to the US in January 2026 for roughly $2,900.
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The first model reportedly sold out in the US. Samsung later removed it from its online store after only a few months.
Reports also claimed that Samsung was losing money on every unit. The situation highlighted the manufacturing costs and technical challenges involved in producing a tri-fold smartphone.
Apple’s launch of the iPhone Duo has introduced another major competitor in the premium foldable market.
The new device could influence Samsung’s product roadmap. It may also encourage the company to reconsider the timing of upcoming foldable products.
However, there is no official confirmation that Samsung has moved up the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 launch.
If the company does accelerate development, the next-generation model could focus on the weaknesses of the original device.
A thinner body could improve portability. Lower weight could also make the phone easier to use when fully unfolded.
Improved durability would address another challenge faced by large folding devices.
Samsung’s reported roadmap remains uncertain.
The Galaxy Z TriFold 2 could arrive earlier than previously expected. However, the company may still follow its original 2027 schedule.
The same applies to the reported slideable smartphone.
For now, Samsung has not officially announced either device or confirmed their launch dates.
The reported developments suggest that competition in the premium foldable smartphone market could intensify as Samsung and Apple expand their respective device portfolios.
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