Imagine a foldable phone that finally treats three apps as equals. Samsung upcoming tri-fold is rumored to turn its big inner screen into a real workspace, not a cramped compromise.
Instead of squeezing two tiny panes, each app gets clear, usable space. You could keep mail, chat, and a document open together and actually read and type without juggling.
One tap shortcuts launch your favorite app trios, and the home screen smoothly scales when you open the device. If this lands as teased, multitasking on a phone may finally feel natural.
Three apps side by side
Samsung first tri-folding phone, likely called the Galaxy Z TriFold, is expected to feature an immersive 10.1-inch folding screen and a 6.54-inch cover display. That extra space is what makes its new multitasking trick possible.
On the current Galaxy Z Fold phones, you can open three apps at once, but the setup is not great. Two of the apps are squeezed into just 25 percent of the display, which makes them hard to use. With the TriFold, all three apps will get equal space in full phone-sized windows. That means you could keep email, chat, and a document open together without feeling cramped.
Samsung calls this feature “Split Trio,” and it is tipped to debut with One UI 8.x (some reports say version 8.5). The company is also said to let you save these three-app combos as shortcuts on the home screen, taskbar, or Edge panel. With one tap, you can launch your favorite set of apps, arranged either side by side or stacked, depending on what works best for you.
Smarter home screen and cover display mirroring
Another area getting attention is the way the cover screen connects to the larger internal display. On current Galaxy foldables, opening the phone mirrors the cover screen across two inner pages. On the TriFold, that experience will expand across three panels, complete with smooth animations that make it feel natural.
This means your widgets, apps, and layout from the cover display will scale up seamlessly inside, keeping the familiar look you already use. If you would rather keep separate setups for inside and outside, Samsung will let you switch the feature off.
Built on One UI 8 and Android 16
Both Split Trio multitasking and upgraded mirroring are expected to debut with One UI 8, which is based on Android 16. The TriFold will likely launch with these features preloaded, showing how Samsung is designing its software to match the hardware rather than treating it as an experiment.
The phone is also rumored to weigh around 298g and pack serious power with the Snapdragon 8 Elite-class chip. Camera leaks suggest a triple camera setup similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while design tweaks may bring a thinner frame and a larger battery. Like other recent flagships, it is also expected to ship with Samsung’s extended seven year update promise.
Launch window and competition
Reports suggest Samsung is targeting a launch before the end of 2025, possibly around October. Rival Huawei already sells a tri-fold in China, and its next model could appear before Samsung’s. Still, with global reach and One UI polish, Samsung TriFold could make the form factor mainstream.
This is the first time a phone has been rumored to give three apps equal space on one screen. It is not just about a new hinge or larger displayit is about solving a real problem for multitaskers. If the Galaxy Z TriFold ships with Split Trio and improved mirroring as described, Samsung could finally unlock the foldable experience many users have been waiting for
