Samsung’s upcoming tri-fold smartphone may have just had its processor leaked, thanks to a deep dive into a beta build of One UI 8. 
Although Samsung skipped over any mention of the device during its recent Galaxy Unpacked event, that hasn’t slowed down speculation – and now, we have something more concrete.
According to Android Authority, the internal beta version of One UI 8 includes a reference to “siop_q7mq_sm8750.” That might sound cryptic, but to those in the know, it’s quite revealing. The ‘q7mq’ part is believed to be the codename for the tri-fold device, while ‘SM8750’ aligns perfectly with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Elite chipset – Qualcomm’s most powerful SoC to date.
While earlier rumors already hinted that Samsung’s first tri-fold could pack this flagship processor, confirmation from Samsung’s own software adds serious credibility. The actual name of the device might be the Galaxy Z TriFold, though this hasn’t been confirmed officially.
Samsung has been teasing the existence of a tri-folding phone since the January 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event. TM Roh, head of Samsung’s mobile division, even confirmed that the company is actively developing the device and aims to launch it by the end of the year. Rumors currently suggest an October release.
Spec-wise, it’s rumored the phone will adopt the camera setup from the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 – including a 200MP main sensor, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide lens. As for the display, the tri-fold design reportedly uses a 10-inch OLED that folds inward in two sections, unlike Huawei’s Mate XT, which combines an inward and outward fold.
Speaking of Huawei, they’re expected to launch the Mate XT 2 in September, which would heat up competition just weeks before Samsung’s potential debut. But aside from Huawei, other smartphone makers like Honor and Tecno have only shown off concepts – no commercial releases yet.
Price could be the biggest hurdle. Samsung’s tri-fold is expected to cost around $3,000 and will likely be sold only in South Korea and China initially. While it’ll certainly serve as a technological showcase, mainstream success seems doubtful due to its high cost and niche form factor.
Still, if the software leaks are anything to go by, we’re inching closer to seeing this futuristic foldable become reality.