Samsung Electronics has officially announced the launch date for its groundbreaking trifold smartphone, the Samsung Z TriFold. The device will make its world debut in the company's home market of South Korea on December 12, 2025, with a subsequent release in the United States planned for the first quarter of 2026.
Design and Display: A New Era of Foldables
The Z TriFold represents a significant leap in foldable technology with its unique inward-folding design. When unfolded, it boasts a massive 10-inch diagonal inner screen with a resolution of 2160 x 1584 pixels. This display supports an adaptive refresh rate that can dynamically shift from a smooth 120 Hz down to 1 Hz to conserve battery life.
On the outside, users will find a 6.5-inch cover display with a 1080p resolution and a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, similar to the exterior screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The folding mechanism itself is an engineering feat, featuring a titanium Armour FlexHinge with two different-sized hinges working within a dual-rail framework. Samsung has added an alarm system to alert users if the device is folded incorrectly, aiming to prevent potential damage.
Performance and Productivity Powerhouse
At its core, the Z TriFold is built for power users. It is powered by the top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with a substantial 16GB of RAM. One of its most touted features is the ability to run Samsung's desktop-like DeX environment in a standalone mode. This means users can operate three vertically aligned applications simultaneously on the large screen without needing to connect to an external monitor.
The device houses a total battery capacity of 5,600 mAh, split between the two screens. For photography, Samsung has equipped the TriFold with a triple rear camera system headlined by a 200-megapixel wide-angle sensor, accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens. Both the cover and inner screens feature a 10-megapixel selfie camera.
Dimensions, Durability, and Key Comparisons
When folded shut, the Z TriFold measures 12.9mm in thickness. This makes it notably thicker than a conventional flagship like the Galaxy S25 Ultra (by 4.7mm) and the Z Fold 7 (8.9mm), but closer in profile to the Z Fold 6 (12.1mm). Its main competitor in the trifold space, Huawei's Mate XT, is marginally slimmer at 12.8mm and lighter at 298 grams, compared to the TriFold's 309 grams.
Samsung has focused on durability with this design. The back panel uses a ceramic-glass fibre-reinforced polymer to resist cracks, and the hinges are housed in titanium for added strength. The device carries an IP48 rating, meaning it is protected against water immersion but is not fully dust-tight. Notably, Samsung has removed support for the S Pen stylus in this model, a feature present in previous Z Fold iterations.
With its imminent launch, the Samsung Z TriFold is poised to redefine the premium smartphone and productivity device segment, offering an unprecedented screen real estate in a pocketable form factor. The pricing for the Korean and US markets remains undisclosed.
