Big changes on Samsung's tri-fold smartphone

Samsung brings 3-battery design to its first tri-fold smartphone. Photo: Bloomberg .

Samsung appears to be getting closer to launching its first tri-fold phone. A new set of patents has revealed interesting details about how the South Korean tech giant could tackle the battery capacity issue on this particular device.

According to GalaxyClub, patents related to the Samsung Trifold model have appeared on the Korean Kipris database. Although the design image is only described briefly, the notable part is that the device can use a 3-battery system instead of 2 like current folding phone models.

Specifically, in the document, Samsung describes a battery pack with the code 360, which is actually a structure consisting of 3 separate parts, numbered 361 (T1), 362 (T2) and 363 (T3). Each battery is located in a different area on the body. T1 is the smallest, most likely located on the back under the vertical camera cluster. T2 is located in the center of the device when opened and may be the largest battery. Meanwhile, T3 is located in the outer screen area, with an average size compared to the remaining batteries.

This arrangement helps distribute power evenly while optimizing space inside the body. The important factor is that the device has to contain more hinges and screens than a regular folding phone. Splitting the battery into three separate parts could allow Samsung to increase the total capacity while maintaining the overall thinness.

There's no official word on the exact capacity, but sources say the Galaxy Trifold could be 5,000 mAh or higher. If true, this would be a significant improvement over the current Galaxy Z Fold, which uses a dual-battery setup.

According to a report in September, Samsung is considering launching the Galaxy Trifold this year, with plans to launch it in Korea and the US. The device is rumored to feature a U-shaped hinge to increase durability and reduce creases on the screen.

If these reports turn out to be true, the Galaxy Trifold could usher in a new chapter in foldable phones, as Samsung continues to prove its leadership in flexible display technology. While the company has yet to confirm a release date, the patents suggest that the first tri-fold phone from the Korean tech giant may not be far off.

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