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Samsung has made its tri-fold phone official. The Galaxy Z TriFold turns the company’s years of foldable experience into a truly expansive device — a phone that unfolds to a 10-inch tablet and aims to blur the line between smartphone and portable workstation.
What makes the TriFold different?
After months of leaks and prototypes, Samsung unveiled a design that stands out from previous multi-panel phones. The Galaxy Z TriFold uses dual titanium hinges that let the main folding screen fold inward and stay fully protected when closed. Unlike Huawei’s earlier tri-fold attempts, Samsung places a cover screen on the device’s back while the two sides of the main display fold into the center.
Massive display, bright and smooth
Imagine unfolding your phone into a compact 10-inch canvas: that’s the Z TriFold’s full size. The inner display measures 10.0 inches diagonally with a 2,160 x 1,584 resolution, an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 1,600 nits. A small punch-hole houses a 10MP selfie camera on the right side, and Samsung ships the panel with a pre-installed protective film, consistent with the rest of the Z family.
The outside screen that keeps things useful
The exterior cover display is a 6.5-inch panel with 2,520 x 1,080 resolution, a 21:9 aspect ratio and the same 1–120Hz adaptive refresh. It’s capable of an impressive 2,600 nits peak brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. That screen also includes a 10MP selfie camera, so you don’t always need to unfold the device for high-quality shots.
Software and multitasking — built for productivity
Running One UI 8 on top of Android 16, the TriFold takes advantage of its wide canvas with flexible multitasking. You can run three full-sized apps side-by-side in portrait mode, and Samsung is introducing a standalone Samsung DeX that launches directly from Quick Settings. Plug in a mouse and keyboard and the TriFold behaves like a portable workstation — a compelling option for people who want laptop-like productivity from a pocketable device.
Flagship hardware in a new form factor
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (same chip used in Z Fold7)
- Memory & Storage: 16GB RAM with 512GB or 1TB storage options
- Cameras: Triple array from the Z Fold7 — 200MP main (ISOCELL HP2), 10MP 3x telephoto and 12MP ultrawide
- Battery & Charging: 5,600 mAh split across three cells, 45W wired and 15W wireless charging
- Build & Durability: Advanced Armor Aluminum frame, 3.9mm at the thinnest point, 309 grams weight and folded dimensions of 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm
- Ingress protection: IP48 for dust and water resistance
Design notes and user experience
Samsung emphasizes a premium finish with a single Crafted Black color at launch. The device’s Advanced Armor Aluminum frame keeps it feeling refined despite the extra panels, and the hinge engineering protects the internal display when closed. The combination of a large inner screen and a useful outer display makes typical smartphone tasks — messaging, browsing, watching video — feel different, and often more convenient.
Availability and rollout
Samsung confirmed South Korea will be first to receive the Galaxy Z TriFold, with availability starting Friday, December 12. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet. The company plans a phased expansion that will include China, Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE and the United States.
For buyers who want one device that can serve as a phone, tablet and workstation, the Galaxy Z TriFold stakes a bold claim. It’s a clear statement that Samsung is still pushing foldable hardware into new territory — and that the future of mobile screens may include more than one way to fold.
Source: gsmarena
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circuitx
Looks flashy but 309g and tri fold hinges? feels like a pocket brick. Battery split in 3 cells, durability concerns... I'll wait for hands on
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