Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may still be months away, but a fresh software leak has given us our first real clue about how the triple-folding phone will actually bend. Unlike Huawei’s tri-folds, Samsung is taking a different approach that could set its design apart.

New animations reveal the TriFold’s folding sequence

Shared by leaker @TechHighest, a series of Samsung software animations highlight where the Galaxy Z TriFold’s NFC and wireless charging components sit, positioned near the rear camera housing. But one animation went further, showing the full folding process for the first time.

According to the clip, the TriFold folds left to right in a cascading motion:

1. The first panel folds inward on top of the second.
2. Then, both fold together on top of the final panel.

This creates a stacked, book-like close rather than the accordion-style “Z” fold seen in Huawei’s Mate X-series devices.

A different take on the tri-fold concept

Samsung’s approach seems designed for a cleaner, more compact fold. Huawei’s Z-shaped design keeps alternating panels exposed, but Samsung’s method stacks them neatly in one direction.

The change might improve durability and help with wireless charging alignment, though the real-world thickness and ergonomics remain a mystery.

Could the Galaxy Z TriFold go global?

While tri-fold devices have appeared before, most stayed confined to the Chinese market. Samsung’s TriFold could be the first to launch internationally, making it more than just a tech demo.

That said, we still don’t know what the device will look like in person or how heavy it might feel once fully folded.

The next step in Samsung’s foldables

If accurate, this leak signals that Samsung wants to rethink how foldables scale beyond dual-screen designs. By opting for a cascading fold, the Galaxy Z TriFold might avoid some of the bulk and fragility issues that plagued earlier tri-folds.

The design may not be final, but one thing is clear: Samsung is preparing its most ambitious foldable experiment yet.