Samsung Patent Reveals TriFold Successor with Hinge S Pen Storage

A newly discovered Samsung patent outlines a potential successor to the Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, featuring built-in storage for the S Pen stylus within the device's hinges. The design, first published in Korea in mid-December last year and in the United States on January 30 this year, addresses a key limitation of the original model by integrating the stylus directly into the trifold form factor.

The patent illustrates a device with three folding panels and dual hinges, similar to the first Galaxy Z TriFold. When folded, space forms between the panels, accommodating the S Pen vertically along one hinge. Magnets secure the stylus in place, while sensors detect proper insertion and enable wireless charging, akin to the system in recent Galaxy S Ultra models. The design may require narrowing the left display panel to fit the slot, potentially creating an asymmetrical appearance.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold last December as a limited-edition device with a 10-inch unfolded screen, positioning it as a tablet-like foldable. Priced at $2,899.99, it sold out quickly in markets like the United States but was discontinued shortly after release due to high production costs and...