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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold Impresses at CES With True 10-Inch Tablet Experience

CES demos spotlight a productivity-first foldable with U.S. price and date still unannounced.

Overview

  • Hands-on units show a dual-hinge design that opens from a 6.5-inch cover screen into a 10-inch display, staying very thin when unfolded but measuring about 12.9 mm thick and roughly 309 grams when closed.
  • Productivity is the pitch: a standalone DeX mode enables desktop-style windowing, Samsung cites a tailored Adobe Lightroom build, and Google’s Gemini can help across multiple on-screen apps.
  • Specs target flagship performance with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 200-megapixel main camera, ceramic glass protection, and an IP48 rating, with reviewers noting less visible creases than past folds.
  • Availability remains limited after a December launch in South Korea, with U.S. retail expected in the first quarter of 2026, no official price yet, and estimates near $2,400–$2,500 based on Korean pricing.
  • Analysts describe a niche strategic pilot as reports in Korea suggest slim or negative per-unit margins, and early use highlights trade-offs including fingerprint smudging, enforced folding order via haptic warnings, some wobble when used closed, and a 5,600mAh battery that may be stretched by the big screen.