A new rumor suggests that Samsung might not release its long-awaited trifold smartphone in the U.S., limiting the experimental phone to Asia.
After launching the Galaxy XR headset a few days ago, Samsung plans to launch one more high‑end mobile product this year: its first trifold foldable phone. The device appeared in rumors and leaks earlier this year, with some reports calling it the Galaxy G Fold or Galaxy G Fold 7. The latest report on the Samsung trifold comes from reliable leaker Evan Blass (via Android Police), who says the first Samsung trifold might not launch in the U.S. Instead, Samsung might only sell the phone in select Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Singapore, and the U.A.E.
Blass routinely provides accurate information about unreleased devices, including Samsung products. It’s unclear what information he’s basing his prediction on, as he doesn’t offer any supporting evidence. Blass only says it’s unlikely for the first trifold foldable to launch in the U.S. and notes that he’d love to be wrong about this launch detail.
