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Report Says Samsung Is Selling the Galaxy Z TriFold Below Cost in Korea

Samsung positioned the limited‑run model as a tryout, hinting at a deliberate price cut.

Overview

  • The Bell, as cited by Android Headlines and 9to5Google, reports the Galaxy Z TriFold’s production cost exceeds its 3,594,000 won (about $2,500) Korean price.
  • Samsung has not confirmed a per-unit loss, but launch executive Lim Sung-taek said the company made a "grand decision" to reduce the price for this special-edition run.
  • The phone is priced around $2,440–$2,500 in Korea and about $3,260 in the UAE, a spread that suggests heavier subsidization in Samsung’s home market.
  • The TriFold is Samsung’s priciest foldable to date, and the company cites high memory costs as a factor tightening pricing decisions.
  • A broader rollout is planned, with North American availability expected in early 2026, and more details could surface at Samsung’s January 4 First Look event.