Overview
- Samsung confirmed a single 512GB/16GB model in Crafted Black priced at KRW 3,594,000, with in‑store previews in South Korea from Dec. 9 and sales starting Dec. 12 before sequential rollouts to other markets in limited initial volumes.
- The tri‑fold design opens to a 10.0‑inch internal display and uses two hinges, targeting tablet‑like use while keeping the cover display at 6.5 inches.
- Key hardware includes a 5,600mAh battery—the largest yet in a Samsung foldable—and a triple‑camera system featuring a 200MP main sensor.
- Samsung says the device measures 12.9mm when folded and 3.9mm at its thinnest when unfolded, lacks S Pen support, and has passed a 200,000‑cycle multi‑folding durability test.
- Counterpoint reports Samsung captured 64% of Q3 global foldable shipments as the segment grew 14% year over year to 2.5% of smartphone volumes, with analysts watching for potential new entrants reportedly including Apple in 2026.