Samsung's $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold sold out within minutes of its US debut this morning, demonstrating unexpected demand for the company's most expensive foldable smartphone to date.
The double-hinge device launched at 10AM Eastern (7AM Pacific) on Samsung's website, with buyers encountering out-of-stock messages within minutes. Droid Life reported checking the site about 30 minutes after the 10AM launch and finding the "Buy" button already greyed out, replaced by a "Notify Me" option for future availability.
Priced at $2,899 for the 512GB Crafted Black model, the TriFold represents Samsung's first two-hinge smartphone that unfolds into a 10-inch display. The device had launched in overseas markets including South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE before today's US launch, where Gizmodo reported it has been "a massive hit."
Unlike previous Samsung foldable launches, the TriFold debuted without carrier partnerships or trade-in rebates. The phone remains available exclusively through Samsung's online store, though major carriers may eventually offer the device.
Technical specifications position the TriFold as a premium flagship. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS storage. The camera system includes a 200-megapixel main sensor, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 10-megapixel telephoto lens.
The 10-inch tri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X main display offers 120Hz refresh rate with 1,600 nits peak brightness. When folded, a 6.5-inch cover display provides smartphone functionality, while the unfolded tablet mode supports Samsung's DeX feature for running three full-sized applications simultaneously.
Samsung's engineering team developed a two-hinge design that fully protects the flexible display when folded. The device lies nearly flat when unfolded, with minimal visible creases across the expansive screen surface.
Industry analysts suggest Samsung may have limited initial production quantities to gauge US market interest. The rapid sellout indicates strong demand despite the premium price point, which CNET senior reporter David Lumb called "unhinged" in coverage of the launch.
The TriFold's success follows positive reception at CES 2026 earlier this month, where journalists praised its thin profile and relatively lightweight construction. The device weighs more than traditional smartphones but offers tablet functionality in a portable form factor.
Samsung has not announced when additional inventory will become available. Prospective buyers can register for notifications through Samsung's website, though the company has not provided timeline estimates for restocking.
The Galaxy Z TriFold represents Samsung's most ambitious foldable design to date, combining phone and tablet functionality in a single device. Its rapid sellout suggests consumers remain willing to pay premium prices for innovative form factors, even as smartphone sales plateau across the broader market.
Early adopters who secured units today will receive limited-time subscriptions to Samsung Health Premium, Adobe Lightroom, and Google Gemini alongside their purchases. The device ships with Android 16 and Samsung's One UI interface pre-installed.
