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Another big brand may join the tri-foldable party with its own Galaxy Z TriFold competitor

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold launch may have prompted one of its rivals to enter the tri-fold market.

By Ilia Temelkov

Published: Dec 04, 2025, 4:17 PM

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Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and Xiaomi MIX Flip. | Image credit – Xiaomi

Samsung may have hoped the Huawei Mate XT would be the only rival of its brand-new Galaxy Z TriFold, but that might not be the case. A new leak suggests that another big brand may join the tri-fold market sometime next year.

Xiaomi’s first tri-fold may launch in 2026

A mysterious Xiaomi device with model number 2608BPX34C appeared in the GSMA database. According to XiaomiTime, that is Xiaomi’s long-rumored tri-fold device, which may be called Xiaomi Mix Trifold.

Xiaomi’s tri-fold phone first leaked in a patent filing, which featured renderings of the device. The new listing doesn’t reveal much beyond the model number of the device, but Xiaomi is likely to launch the Mix Trifold in the third quarter of 2026.

The Xiaomi device entry in the GSMA database. | Image by Image credit – XiaomiTime

Based on the earlier renders, Xiaomi’s design will be similar to the Huawei Mate XT, which features a single display with a folding mechanism that leaves one part of it outside when folded. Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold uses a different design with a second external screen.

A foldable showdown is coming soon

The Xiaomi tri-fold may have a design similar to the Huawei Mate XT. | Image by Image credit – PhoneArena

If that rumor is true, Xiaomi is likely to join the tri-fold market right around the time Apple is expected to launch the iPhone Fold. Samsung is also likely to stick to the usual summer launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, which is at the beginning of the third quarter.

Would you consider buying a tri-fold device?

Yes, I plan to get one soon

39.29%

Maybe, if they perform well enough

3.57%

Maybe, if the price drops significantly

46.43%

No, I don’t want a tri-fold

10.71%

28 Votes

Xiaomi is also rumored to be working on two other foldables, which it may launch at the beginning of 2026. The Xiaomi 17 Fold would be a book-style device, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 3 might be the flip offering. Both devices may target productivity users and flagship enthusiasts.

The year of the foldable

Years after Samsung launched the Galaxy Z series, it appears that most manufacturers are preparing to make foldable smartphones mainstream. I like the idea, but unless they address the high prices, I don’t think consumers will buy them in bulk.

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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.

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