One UI 8 leaks show one way Samsung's tri-fold may beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 REVIEW.

• The latest Samsung tri-fold leak has appeared
• It relates to how One UI will work on the handset
• We can expect to see the phone in October

We shouldn't have much longer to wait before Samsung finally launches its much-anticipated tri-fold handset, and a fresh software leak may have just revealed how the new handset will have the edge over the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The team at SammyGuru (via 9to5Google) has somehow got hold of hidden One UI 8 elements that show the tri-fold is going to have the ability to show three apps side-by-side on the main screen – the ultimate in multitasking.

While you can get three apps up at the same time on the main 8-inch display of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (and its predecessors), one of those apps has to take up the top half or bottom half of the screen. That leaves the other two squashed into the corners.

Another improvement that's apparently on the way: the Samsung tri-fold will be able to show up to three home screens as well, mirrored from three home screens on the outer display (where they can be cycled through with a swipe).

The rumors so far

The main display of the Samsung tri-fold will have three sections, like the Huawei Mate XT (Image credit: Future)

These are promising leaks in terms of software, because it sounds as though Samsung has thought carefully about what makes a tri-fold different. According to this latest report, support for these features will roll out with One UI 8.5.

Considering One UI 8 is already on certain devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, that suggests the tri-fold isn't too far away from launching. Previous rumors have suggested that Samsung's grand unveiling would be sometime in October.

As you may remember, Samsung first teased the device all the way back in January, at the Galaxy S25 launch, so it's definitely coming. However, there's been little official information about the handset since then.

If the leaks and rumors are right, the phone is going to come with a titanium frame, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a triple-lens rear camera, rather ordinary charging times, and a 9.96-inch display. Oh, and it's going to cost you quite a bit of money, too.

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