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Samsung Electronics has officially introduced its first multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, marking a strategic move to secure a stronger foothold in the rapidly evolving foldable smartphone market. As competition intensifies—especially with Chinese manufacturers expanding their presence—Samsung aims to demonstrate technological leadership with this next-generation device, even as analysts caution that foldables will remain a niche category due to high prices and manufacturing complexities.
Priced at 3.59 million won (approximately $2,440), the Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch (253.1 mm) displaysupported by three connected panels. This makes it nearly 25% larger than the current Galaxy Z Fold 7, offering users a significantly expanded screen experience. The device is produced in South Korea and will be available domestically starting December 12, followed by launches in China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE before year-end. A U.S. release is expected in the first quarter of next year.
Equipped with Samsung’s largest battery in a flagship model, the TriFold supports super-fast charging, enabling users to reach 50% battery capacity in just 30 minutes. Despite its impressive hardware, industry analysts view the TriFold more as a showcase of innovative engineering rather than a high-volume seller. Ryu Young-ho of NH Investment & Securities noted that, unlike the mature seven-generation Galaxy Z Fold line, this first-generation trifold design may still face challenges in durability, completeness, and scalable production.
Competition is set to intensify, with Huawei having launched the industry’s first three-way folding phone and Apple reportedly preparing its debut foldable device. However, high pricing and limited production capabilities are expected to restrict the foldable segment’s growth. According to Counterpoint Research, foldables will account for under 2% of the smartphone market in 2024 and remain below 3% through 2027.
Counterpoint data also revealed Samsung’s foldable shipment share surged to 64% in Q3, up from 9% the previous quarter—an indication of the market’s small size and sensitivity to new product launches.
