Samsung launches its Galaxy Z TriFold in the US tomorrow at $2,899, setting a new price ceiling for smartphones. The twin-hinged device opens to a 10-inch display, making it the company's most expensive foldable yet.
Available January 30 through Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung.com, the TriFold starts at a price point roughly three times that of a standard Galaxy S25. It surpasses the Galaxy Z Fold 7's $2,000 starting price by nearly $900.
The device features 512GB of storage in its single Crafted Black color option. Its titanium hinges undergo 200,000 fold tests, equivalent to 100 daily folds for five and a half years according to Samsung's durability standards.
When fully extended, the TriFold measures 3.9mm at its thinnest point. The 10-inch LTPO AMOLED inner display offers 120Hz refresh rate, while the 6.5-inch outer screen reaches 2,600 nits peak brightness.
Samsung reportedly plans limited production, with industry reports suggesting approximately 300,000 units globally. The company aims to gather real-world durability data before expanding availability, according to industry sources.
Hardware includes Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB RAM, according to specifications listed by GSMArena, not the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip expected in upcoming flagships. The 5,600mAh battery supports 45W wired charging, exceeding the Z Fold 7's 25W capability.
Camera specifications feature a 200-megapixel main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Two 10MP front cameras handle both folded and unfolded selfie scenarios.
Samsung controls 64% of the global foldable market as of Q3 2025. The company faces upcoming competition from Apple's anticipated foldable entry later this year, while maintaining dominance over Chinese rivals.
The Huawei Mate XT launched a year earlier with similar trifold technology but remains unavailable in US markets. Priced at approximately $4,150 in Europe, Huawei's device lacks Google services due to US trade restrictions.
Industry analysts project the global foldable market could reach $111.62 billion by 2032. Samsung's premium pricing strategy tests consumer willingness to pay for advanced form factors beyond traditional smartphones.
Early adopters can view the TriFold at seven Samsung Experience Stores across California, Minnesota, New York, and Texas. No pre-orders are available, mirroring the device's sell-out within minutes during its South Korean launch last month.
The device runs Android 16 with One UI 8 and includes Galaxy AI features like Photo Assist and Generative Edit. Samsung positions the TriFold as both productivity tool and entertainment platform in a pocketable form factor.
Drew Blackard, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, stated the company builds on its "history of pioneering category defining devices." He emphasized the TriFold's ability to combine smartphone convenience with tablet usability.
At 12.9mm thick when folded, the device maintains IP48 water resistance but lacks dust protection. Its rectangular 10-inch display format better accommodates 16:9 content compared to square foldable alternatives.
The Galaxy Z TriFold represents Samsung's most aggressive push into premium smartphone pricing. Its success will determine whether consumers value expansive screen real estate enough to justify nearly $3,000 investments in mobile technology.
