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Samsung Launches Galaxy Z TriFold, Its First Tri‑Fold Phone, Shipping in Korea Dec. 12

The rollout serves as a high‑price pilot to test demand and durability before wider availability.

Overview

  • Sales begin in South Korea on Dec. 12 at KRW 3,590,400 (about $2,449–$2,500), with China, Taiwan, Singapore and the UAE to follow and a U.S. launch slated for Q1 2026.
  • The tri‑fold uses dual inward hinges to protect a 10‑inch Dynamic AMOLED display, pairs a 6.5‑inch cover screen, and is rated IP48 at 309g and 3.9mm at its thinnest.
  • Core specs include a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, 16GB of RAM, 512GB or 1TB storage, a 5,600mAh three‑cell battery with 45W charging, and a 200MP main camera with 12MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto lenses.
  • Productivity is a focus with the first standalone Samsung DeX, Galaxy AI features and a six‑month Google AI Pro trial, plus a one‑time 50% display‑repair discount for buyers.
  • Analysts expect limited initial volumes as Samsung gauges durability and demand in a market where Huawei already sells tri‑folds and reports suggest Apple may enter foldables next year.