Samsung Electronics' latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, received top scores in evaluations by major consumer unions in the United States and Europe. Samsung plans to unveil a 'Tri-Fold' (pictured) product that folds twice this month and officially launch it within the year.

According to industry sources on the 8th, consumer unions in five countries, including Consumer Reports in the United States, Which? in the United Kingdom, Altroconsumo in Italy, Deco Proteste in Portugal, and Test-Achats in Belgium, selected the Galaxy Fold7 and Flip7 as the best foldable smartphones in their respective countries.

Consumer Reports in the U.S. awarded both the Fold7 and Flip7 a score of 81, marking them as top-rated. The Fold7 received perfect scores for its large display with excellent outdoor readability, enhanced durability, and AI-based camera performance. The Flip7 was praised for its maximized portability, excellent camera, and battery. Which? in the UK evaluated nine categories, including performance, battery life, image quality, and durability, giving the Fold7 a score of 77, ranking it alongside Motorola's Razr60 Ultra as a top product. The Flip7 received a slightly lower score of 76, placing it third.

Samsung Electronics plans to launch a new smartphone product form, the 'Tri-Fold,' which folds twice, within the year based on its foldable technology. According to industry sources, Samsung is expected to unveil the Tri-Fold smartphone for the first time at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit exhibition space at the end of this month. The industry anticipates that this product could be officially launched as early as November. Samsung Electronics stated at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July, "We will introduce the (Tri-Fold new product) within the year."

Through the unveiling of the new product, Samsung Electronics aims to demonstrate the technological gap with Chinese companies. Huawei, a Chinese company, has already unveiled the 'Mate XT,' a Tri-Fold smartphone, ahead of Samsung. While the Mate XT uses a 'in-out folding' method that folds in a Z-shape, Samsung's Tri-Fold smartphone is expected to use a 'dual in-folding' method, where both side displays fold inward around the main screen. The dual in-folding method offers higher durability compared to the in-out folding method but has the drawback of increased thickness. How Samsung Electronics has technically overcome the thickness issue in its new product will be a key point.

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