TL;DR
- Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z TriFold.
- The company’s newest form factor sports a 10-inch display when unfolded.
- The Galaxy Z TriFold will be available in the US in Q1 2026.
Updated: December 1, 2025 (9:05 PM ET): We’ve updated the article with the Korean price of the Galaxy Z TriFold. We expect the device will have a similar price when it lands later in the US.
Original article: December 1, 2025 (8 PM ET): For months, Samsung has been teasing the next member of the Galaxy family. The tech giant even showcased the Galaxy Z TriFold in full detail last month at the APEC Summit. But the time for teasers is officially over, as Samsung has finally launched its first multifolding device.
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The Galaxy Z TriFold further blurs the lines between phone and tablet. With its two-hinge design, the main screen reaches out to an impressive 10 inches. At its thinnest point, the phone measures only 3.9mm thick. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 4.2mm in thickness when unfolded.
To ensure this multifolding device is sturdy enough to withstand everyday wear and tear, Samsung has created a new display technology. This technology introduces a reinforced overcoat to the shock-absorbing display layer to provide better resistance. The display isn’t the only aspect Samsung has tinkered with; the company also refined the hinge design with a dual-rail structure. Samsung claims this creates a smoother and more stable fold despite the varying weight and components across the device.
Along with that, you’re getting a handset with a customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chip, a 200MP camera, and the largest battery Samsung has put in a foldable yet at 5,600mAh. The Galaxy Z TriFold offers a wired charging speed of 45W and a wireless charging speed of 15W.
Galaxy Z TriFold specs
Galaxy Z TriFold
Main display
10.0-inch QXGA+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
(2160 x 1584)
269 ppi
1600 nits
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120 Hz)
Cover display
6.5-inch FHD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2520 x 1080, 21:9)
422 ppi
2600 nits
120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120 Hz)
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy (3 nm)
Memory and storage
16GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
16GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
Battery
5,600 mAh three-cell battery system
Charging
Wired Charging: 45W (Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes)
Wireless Charging: 15 W
Wireless PowerShare
Rear camera
Ultra-wide: 12MP
Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, Pixel size: 1.4 μm, FOV: 120˚
Wide: 200MP
Quad Pixel AF, OIS, F1.7, Pixel size: 0.6 μm, FOV: 85˚,
optical quality zoom 2x
Telephoto: 10 MP
PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0 μm, FOV: 36˚, 3x optical zoom, digital zoom up to 30x
Front camera
Cover screen: 10MP Selfie Camera F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12 μm, FOV: 85˚
Main screen: 10 MP Main Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12 μm, FOV: 100˚
Sensors
Capacitive fingerprint sensor (side), accelerometer, barometer,
gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, proximity
sensor, light sensor
SIM card
Up to two Nano SIM and Multi eSIM
OS
One UI 8
Network and connectivity
5G
LTE
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth v5.4
Protection
Cover: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Back: Ceramic-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Frame: Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame
Water and dust resistance
IP48
Dimensions
Folded: 159.2 x 75.0 x 12.9mm
Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9mm
Weight
309g
Colors
Crafted Black
Galaxy Z TriFold’s unique experiences
Given the new form factor, the TriFold will have a few unique experiences. First and foremost is the auto-alarm that will warn you if you’re folding the device incorrectly. This will be a visual and tactile warning, meaning there will be on-screen alerts and vibrations to ensure you get the message before you make a mistake.
A feature that should prove handy for multitaskers is the multi-window view. The 10-inch main screen can act as three separate 6.5-inch smartphone screens, allowing you to run three portrait-sized apps side-by-side. If you need to close the main screen for something like a phone call, you’ll be able to bring your previous setup back with the taskbar. This taskbar will appear at the bottom right of the display and can be used to resurface any recently used apps.
On top of the multi-window view, the Galaxy Z TriFold will have a standalone Samsung DeX experience. This will allow you to access up to four workstations that can each run five apps simultaneously. You’ll even be able to add a secondary screen with Extended Mode and connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Galaxy Z TriFold availability
The Galaxy Z TriFold will be making its debut in Korea first on December 12, 2025. It will be available in the US as well, but we’ll have to wait until next year. No exact date has been revealed yet, but the Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to hit US shores sometime in Q1 2026. Once it launches, the handset will be available in Crafted Black.
The 16GB/512GB model is priced at 3,594,000 KRW (roughly $2,443). We can expect its global launch price to land around the $2,500 mark.
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