Samsung appears to be moving ahead with development of the second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, with a thinner, lighter design among the main planned changes for the foldable device.
A September 14 report from a Korean blog, citing a related company, says development is proceeding according to Samsung’s existing schedule. The report also points to a possible early launch strategy involving the second-generation TriFold alongside a slideable device.
Galaxy Z TriFold 2 targets a lighter design
The biggest hardware change mentioned in the report is a reduction in both weight and thickness. The source describes the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 as thinner, lighter, and more durable than its predecessor.
That would address one of the main engineering challenges facing multi-fold smartphones. A tri-fold design requires additional hinges, display layers, and structural components than conventional book-style foldables, making weight and thickness hard to control.
The report does not provide specific measurements for either dimension. The report also provides no confirmed information on display sizes, hinge design, battery capacity, or processor at this stage.
The source describes the TriFold 2 as Samsung’s “first application,” suggesting the company will continue using the multi-fold form factor as part of its broader foldable-device strategy.
Samsung may expand beyond the TriFold
The report also claims that an earlier release of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and a slideable device is being considered as part of a move toward a more diverse range of foldable form factors.
Rather than relying exclusively on one type of multi-fold phone, Samsung could be evaluating several designs to determine which best balances portability, screen size, and manufacturing cost.
That strategy would also give Samsung more options as the foldable market develops. Tri-fold and slideable devices solve the basic problem of increasing display area in different ways, with each design carrying its own mechanical and durability challenges.
Still, the report does not establish that both products will launch together. The report has not provided a specific release date for the slideable model.
Pricing could remain close to the first generation
One notable claim concerns pricing. According to the report, Samsung aims to launch the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 at a price nearly identical to the first-generation TriFold, despite continued upward pressure on component and manufacturing costs.
That would require Samsung to offset higher unit costs through design and production changes. The reported reduction in weight and thickness could therefore be significant not just for usability, but also for manufacturing efficiency.
The report does not provide an exact target price, and Samsung has not officially confirmed pricing.
If Samsung can deliver a thinner and lighter second-generation tri-fold without substantially increasing the price, the device could represent a more refined approach to the form factor rather than simply adding another foldable screen.
