Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at a Samsung Store, showing the main screen
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeFoldable smartphone
Series
Galaxy Z
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
December 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)
Availability by region
December 12, 2025 (2025-12-12) (South Korea)
December 19, 2025 (2025-12-19) (Singapore & U.A.E.)
December 22, 2025 (2025-12-22) (Taiwan)
January 30, 2026 (2026-01-30) (United States)
DiscontinuedMarch 2026 (2026-03) (U.A.E. & Taiwan)
March 17, 2026 (2026-03-17) (South Korea & Singapore)
April 10, 2026 (2026-04-10) (United States)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
Foldable (tri-fold)
DimensionsUnfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mm
Folded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm
Weight309 g (10.90 oz)
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Memory16GB
Storage512GB
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Battery5600 mAh
Charging45W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless
4.5W reverse wireless
Rear camera200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm
Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm
DisplayTri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak), 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio),1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 ppi density)
External display
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
IP48 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
WebsiteGalaxy Z TriFold
References[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is an Android-based tri-folding smartphone manufactured, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics, as part of its Galaxy Z series. It was previewed by the S Flex and G Flex folding concept phones from 2022.[3][4] The phone was announced on December 1, 2025 in the form of a press release,[5] and was released in select countries on varying dates: first on December 12, 2025 in South Korea,[6] on December 19, 2025 in Singapore and the U.A.E,[7][8] on December 22, 2025 in Taiwan,[9][10] and on January 30, 2026 in the United States.[11] It primarily competes with Huawei Mate XT/XTs Ultimate Design.

History

Prototype preview

In January 2022 at the 2022 CES event, Samsung displayed 2 tri folding concept phones, the Samsung Flex S, and Flex G as both S shape and G Shape style foldables as a preview of a possible tri folding phone.[12] They made their appearances in CES (2023, 2024, and 2025)[13] and MWC (2023, 2024,[14] and 2025[13]).

In the January 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung teased a tri-folding phone during their product roadmap presentation,[15] confirming the development and release date planned for the year.[16][17]

In July 2025, Samsung leaked the Z TriFold's animation files in One UI 8 ahead of its unveiling.[18][19][20] In October 2025, Samsung fully unveiled the Z TriFold's design at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit without the name being used.[21][22]

Release

In December 2025, after months of rumors and speculation, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold in a press release.[5][23] Sales began in South Korea on December 12,[6] in Singapore on December 19,[7] and in the U.A.E. on December 20,[8] with a U.S. release on January 30, 2026.[11]

On January 31st, 2026, a day after the Z TriFold was released in the U.S, the phone sold out immediately.[24]

Discontinuation and possible successor

In March 2026, Samsung announced that the Z TriFold sales would end in South Korea and the U.S after just three months of its launch.[25][26][27] Despite being the first iteration already discontinued earlier, a successor is currently being developed (rumored to launch in 2027) and is expected to be thinner and lighter.[28]

Samsung describes new features of a second-generation tri-folding phone and explores several modes of use in a lengthy patent filing. The S Pen is also mentioned, along with an explanation of how it might magnetically attach to the frame.[29]

Specifications

Design

The Galaxy Z TriFold features an aluminum frame, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.[30] It was only sold in a single color option, Crafted Black (just like the Galaxy Z Fold SE).[31]

Performance

It comes in a sole 16 GB RAM option,[32] with internal storage options having either 512 GB or 1 TB.[33] Just like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.[31]

Displays

The Galaxy Z TriFold features two Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz displays, one of which is tri-foldable,[32] and adopts a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded.[34][35]

When unfolded, the phone is 10.0 inches with a screen resolution of 1584×2160, and measures approximately 159.2 × 214.1 × 3.9-4.2 mm.[32] When folded, the phone is 6.5 inches with a screen resolution of 1080×2520, measuring approximately 159.2 × 75 × 12.9 mm.[32][36][37]

Battery

The battery of the Galaxy Z TriFold is 5600 mAh, the largest battery capacity seen on a foldable Samsung phone.[32][38] The phone has 45W wired charging, which is new for foldable Samsung phones.[32] Samsung claims the phone can charge to 50% in 30 minutes with a 45W cable.[39] The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.[32][40]

Camera

The camera hardware of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7.[32][41][42]

Specification Detail
Wide 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Telephoto 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF
Selfie Inner camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm
Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm

Software

The Galaxy Z TriFold comes pre-installed with Android 16 and One UI 8. Similar to flagship Galaxy devices released since 2024, Samsung has promised 7 years of OS and security updates to this device (with support ending within 2032).

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Z TriFold Android 16
(One UI 8.0)

Minor One UI update:
(One UI 8.5)
May 2026[43]		 Within 2032[5]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Press, Samsung Mobile. "Galaxy Z TriFold". Samsung Mobile Press.
  3. ↑ Petrov, Daniel (2026-04-08). "Quirky Samsung Flex S and Flex G foldable device prototypes display the Fold and Flip's future". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
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  5. 1 2 3 "Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What's Next in Mobile Innovation". Samsung Newsroom. 2025-12-02. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
  6. 1 2 "Samsung Electronics launches Galaxy Z TriFold in Korea - The Korea Times". Korea Times. 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
  7. 1 2 "Singapore debuts Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold that opens up from a smartphone to a tablet". The Straits Times. 2025-12-03. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2026-07-07.
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