Samsung first hinted at its tri-fold device during its Unpacked event in January, marking the initial confirmation of the company’s development efforts in this area. Since then, progress has continued, notably with the device recently receiving 3C certification in China, which is similar to the FCC in the United States. This certification revealed that the tri-fold’s charging speed would be 25W, a figure that may not impress many, especially in comparison to competitors. For instance, the Huawei Mate X2 charges at an impressive 66W, albeit using a USB-A connection.

Samsung stands out among manufacturers for its capability to deliver faster charging speeds over USB-C. Meanwhile, brands like OnePlus, OPPO, Huawei, and Honor utilize USB-A for rapid charging, which requires users to use specific chargers to achieve those speeds. OnePlus, for example, caps its charging at about 17W over USB-C, which is slower than many of Samsung’s existing models. Critics may point out the disparity in charging speeds, especially when considering that devices in the Galaxy A series can charge at 45W, while the tri-fold is limited to 25W.

This limitation may be attributed to the device’s unique triple-battery setup. Rumored to be named the Galaxy G, Samsung’s first tri-fold is expected to launch in Q3, likely separate from the announcements of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip in July. Anticipated pricing falls between $3,000 and $3,500, which is not entirely surprising given that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 already retails for $1,900. The introduction of an additional fold represents a significant advancement, especially for a first-generation device.

As seen with Huawei’s tri-fold last year, which garnered praise for eliminating the square display design common in book-style foldables, consumer interest in Samsung’s device promises to be high. Samsung’s approach to the tri-fold could reshape perceptions of multi-fold devices when it debuts later this year.