Samsung's next folding phone leaks in photos, but you can't buy it

Samsung's next folding phone has leaked in a set of photos that show it from almost every side. The catch, according to Android Authority, is that this is a phone you won't be able to get your hands on.

What we know

Android Authority published an early look at the new foldable, with images covering nearly all angles of the device. The outlet says another Samsung foldable is on the way. A foldable is a phone with a screen that bends, so it can open like a book or flip shut.

The report's main point is about access. Even though the phone is real enough to be photographed, the report says it will not be something shoppers can buy.

What is not known yet

• The price of the phone
• A release date
• Why buyers can't get one
• Any comment from Samsung, which is not quoted in the material

Without the full article, details such as the phone's name, features and design changes are not available here. Leaked photos also show a product before the company has said anything official, so treat them as early glimpses.

Who it affects

Anyone thinking about buying a folding phone is the main audience. Foldables cost more than most phones, so timing a purchase matters. Waiting for a model that may never go on sale could mean waiting for nothing.

What to do

If you want a folding phone, shop from models you can actually buy today. Keep an eye on Samsung's own announcements for anything official about this new device, but don't plan around it.