Samsung's foldable ambitions appear to be heading into uncharted territory as a series of newly surfaced patents reveal a first-ever, uniquely designed battery system on a foldable.
Samsung Tri-Fold to pack a triple battery setup
The patents, first spotted in South Korea's KIPRIS database, outline an internal design that splits the battery into three distinct modules. Each of these batteries will be powering one of the triple-folding screens of the upcoming Tri-Fold from Samsung.
Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold series, which uses two batteries distributed across the two panels, the Samsung Tri-Fold prototype features a separate cell for each of the three segments. The diagrams show the largest battery placed in the central section. Meanwhile, the medium-sized unit is placed in the adjacent fold, while the smaller unit is integrated near the camera housing.
This configuration could help Samsung maximise battery capacity without making the Tri-Fold too thick. However, the brand does need to ensure that these three batteries work in tandem for thermal safety and efficiency, especially if it plans to support faster charging speeds than 25W.
Beyond the battery, the patents showcase a tablet-sized display of around 10 inches. Thanks to leaks, we also know that the Samsung Tri-Fold durability is going to be top-tier with a mixture of Titanium and Aluminium. There will be no under-display camera though.
As for performance, the triple foldable is said to come with a Snapdragon processor, paired with 16 GB of RAM. Nothing can be said for sure but it is expected to be powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Elite or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
While there's no official date, leaks and rumours hint at the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold launch date set for late 2025 itself.
