Samsung’s latest foldable, the Z Fold7, has impressed with its slim yet durable build. It also boasts a big camera upgrade—a 200MP main sensor that can capture a good amount of detail when there’s sufficient light. But it is still far from the much cheaper bar flagship, the S25 Ultra, when it comes to zoom. That could be changing with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold.
The leak, spotted on X by tipsters @TechHighest and @evowizz, shows a series of animations highlighting the TriFold’s interface. While much of it covers multitasking features—like dragging apps across panels and DeX support for desktop-style use—the standout detail is in the camera app. One animation reveals a zoom option going all the way up to 100x, something no Samsung foldable has offered to date.
If true, this would be a significant step forward. Since the original Galaxy Z Fold in 2019, Samsung’s foldables have been limited to a modest 3x telephoto zoom, while the company’s Galaxy S Ultra series boasts an additional periscope telephoto (5x on the S25 Ultra) and can zoom up to 100x. Unfortunately, the leak didn’t reveal the resolution or focal length of the periscope module. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see a dual telephoto setup on Samsung’s first-generation tri-fold, which must remain slim to avoid becoming too bulky when folded.
The TriFold is also rumored to feature a 200MP main sensor, similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which further suggests Samsung could finally bring its foldable lineup closer to its camera-centric flagships.
Of course, it’s worth stressing that this is still an unconfirmed leak. Samsung hasn’t revealed any official details, and with the TriFold likely to cost over $2,000 (the Z Fold7 starts at $1,999), expectations will be sky-high. Still, if the 100x zoom makes it to the final product, it could mark a turning point—making foldables not just about flexible displays, but about uncompromised flagship experiences across the board.
Rumors point to a November launch event, where Samsung may finally lift the curtain on its first tri-fold phone. Until then, the leaks have already set high expectations, especially for smartphone photography fans.
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