It has been six years since Samsung launched its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. Since then, there have been no major changes in the form factor of foldable phones. Over the past few years, the company has showcased several foldable smartphone prototypes with dual-folding and sliding mechanisms.

This year, the company is expected to launch its first dual-foldable smartphone alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But what will the phone be called? A new rumor claims to shed light on that front.

Galaxy G Fold could be Samsung's first dual-foldable phone

According to a Korean tipster, the first Samsung smartphone with a dual-folding display will be called the Galaxy G Fold. The company has already trademarked a similar term. Citing display industry expert Ross Young, the report claims that the device will likely be launched in the third quarter of 2026.

The report claims the phone has a 6.54-inch screen when completely folded. That screen expands to 9.96 inches diagonally when the device is fully opened (unfolded). Apparently, the device folds inwards from both sides, protecting the display from drops.

It is also claimed that the device weighs similarly to ‘H,' which could refer to Huawei's dual-foldable phone, the Mate XT. However, Samsung's device is said to be slightly thicker.

The advantage of Samsung's dual inward folding structure is that the screen is protected from direct impact in case of drops. In comparison, the Huawei Mate XT folds inwards at one side and outwards on the other side. So, one side is always exposed to external impacts and scratches.

Watch Samsung's thinnest foldable phone in our video below.

The price of the device is expected to be steep, and it will likely be available in limited quantities. This is expected, as the device brings ground-breaking technologies and is an experimental launch compared to regular slab and foldable phones.

Samsung has not made groundbreaking changes to its foldable phones over the past few years. Yes, it brought an IP48 rating to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but those are iterative improvements rather than groundbreaking ones. Some see it as Samsung playing it safe.

When the South Korean firm launches its first Galaxy G Fold dual-folding device, it would be interesting to see if it can surpass Chinese smartphone brands in terms of design and specifications. The software and the apps also need to be ready to seamlessly adapt to fully folded, half-opened, and full-opened states.

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