Last year was big for foldable phones! We saw the launch of the first-ever trifold smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT, and it completely changed the game. With its innovative design and massive screen, it opened up a whole new way to use smartphones. Unfortunately, due to Huawei’s ongoing situation, the Mate XT isn’t available worldwide.
But don’t worry—this is just the beginning. More brands are gearing up to launch their trifold smartphones in 2025(we will see if they make it), and the next few months could be super exciting!
Let’s take a look at some of the trifold phones we might see in 2025(or 2026).
1. Samsung’s Horizontal Trifold
Samsung has been teasing trifold phone concepts for years, and rumor has it that 2025 could finally be the year we see one hit the market. This device is expected to be similar to the Huawei Mate XT, offering a huge display when fully unfolded. Since Samsung is a leader in foldable display tech, it’s probably just a matter of time before their trifold dream becomes a reality.
Recently, new rumors suggest, that unlike the Mate XT, Samsung’s trifold Galaxy could open in accordion style, but we’ll see.
2. Samsung’s Vertical Trifold
Samsung isn’t stopping at just one trifold design! There’s also a vertical trifold concept, similar to the Galaxy Z Flip.
In the last few years we saw many concepts by Samsung, so we could only guess if it will be like the image above, or like Galaxy flip, but with one more flip, which will make it extra long.
Only time will tell how the device will look, but it could be one of the most futuristic foldable designs we’ve seen!
3. Tecno Trifold Phantom Ultimate 2
The innovative company, Tecno, is making waves in the foldable phone market, and they’re not afraid to experiment! The company has already shown some amazing foldable and rollable smartphone prototypes, and the trifold phone concept they shared in a video looks amazing!
The Phantom Ultimate 2 concept shows how a trifold display can be more than just a bigger screen—it can actually add new features and functionality. The company is trying to position itself in the new segment, and surely, it would like to be one of the first to release a trifold phone.
4. TCL Trifold Phone
TCL has been working on trifold displays for years, and many believe they’re getting closer to launching their first trifold phone. Since TCL specializes in advanced display technology, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle the challenge of creating a reliable, flexible trifold screen.
5. Xiaomi’s Trifold Concept
Xiaomi, the second-biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world, has had a trifold phone patent since 2019, but so far, we haven’t seen an actual product. That could change in March 2025, as rumors suggest they’ll finally showcase a working prototype at Mobile World Congress.
The big question: Will it just be a concept, or will they actually launch a trifold phone? We’ll have to wait and see!
6. Oppo’s Mysterious Trifold Phone
Oppo is known for pushing smartphone innovation, and they’ve already released renders of a mysterious trifold phone. While we don’t have many details yet, we’re hoping for at least a working prototype soon(and maybe even a fully released device)!
7. Huawei Mate XT 2
After the huge success of the first trifold smartphone, it’s no surprise that Huawei is already working on a sequel(according to rummors). Expected to launch in late 2025, the Mate XT 2 will likely bring improvements in software, battery life, and overall durability. If Huawei manages to fix the first-gen issues, this could be an even more impressive trifold phone!
8. Microsoft’s Trifold Surface Phone
Remember the Surface Duo? Microsoft has explored dual-screen phones, but a trifold Surface phone would be next-level. While there’s no official word on whether they’ll actually bring this concept to life, Microsoft does have several patents related to trifold designs.
Could we see a surprise Surface phone in the future? Probably not, but there may come a time to use these patents in another device, especially with the recent Windows on Arm improvements.
The Future of Trifold Phones
Trifold smartphones are certainly the next big thing, and 2025 could be the year we see multiple brands enter the market. Whether it’s Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, or even Microsoft, it’s clear that the future of foldables is getting bigger and better!
Which trifold phone are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments, and browse our website for more exciting tech!
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