# Z-Shaped Smartphones This Conceptual Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 by Sarang Sheth is Efficient By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/10/29/samsung-is-rumored-to-be-working-on-a-dual-hinge-folding-galaxy-smartphone-with-a-sliding-keyboard/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [nl.letsgodigital.org](https://nl.letsgodigital.org/opvouwbare-telefoons/samsung-galaxy-z-fold3-5g/) This conceptual [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-trifold) Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone has been designed by Sarang Sheth in partnership with [LetsGoDigital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-50-pro) as a technology product based on a patent filing by the namesake brand that rethinks the user experience in a whole new way. The unexpectedly flexible smartphone is characterized by its Z-shaped design that is achieved with [two hinges instead of one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-ultimate-2) and will open up completely to reveal an expansive tablet-like interface. The device goes one step further by featuring a sliding keyboard that could be revealed when in desktop mode to allow for enhanced productivity when typing out documents or texts. The conceptual Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone imagines a device that we could see realized by the company in the coming years or perhaps even sooner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Z-shaped Smartphones:** The Z-shaped design of smartphones with multiple hinges offers a new user experience and the potential for expanded functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and manufacture Z-shaped smartphones with enhanced productivity features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Folding Smartphone Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-z-trifold.md) - [Tri-Fold Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-trifold.md) - [Productive Physically Flexible Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold4.md) - [Transforming Tablet Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fold-mini-concept.md) - [Triple-Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-series-mini-trifold.md) - [Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-se.md) - [Flexible Folding Concept Phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-in-out-flip.md) - [Elegant Multi-Screen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7.md) - [Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-ultimate-2.md)