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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z TriFold: The World’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone Redefines Foldables<\/strong><\/p>\n

BNN Web Staff, December 2, 2025-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samsung has once again pushed the boundaries of mobile innovation with the official launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold<\/strong> on December 1, 2025\u2014the company’s first tri-fold smartphone featuring dual hinges that unfold into a massive 10-inch tablet-like screen. This groundbreaking device combines the portability of a phone with the productivity of a laptop, complete with a triple rear camera setup and flagship performance. Priced at approximately $2,500 (KRW 3,594,000 for the 512GB model), it will hit shelves in South Korea on December 12, 2025<\/strong>, with rollouts to China, Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, and a US launch in Q1 2026. No word yet on India availability.<\/p>\n

The TriFold arrives amid fierce competition from Huawei’s Mate XT series but stands out with Samsung’s signature durability and AI integrations, promising to “shape what’s next in mobile.” Early hands-on demos highlight its seamless multitasking\u2014running up to three apps side-by-side or even Samsung DeX for a desktop experience\u2014making it ideal for creators, professionals, and binge-watchers alike.<\/p>\n

Key Specs at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samsung packed premium features into this ultra-thin tri-fold design (just 3.9mm at its thinnest when unfolded). Here’s the breakdown:<\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Main Display<\/strong><\/td>\n10-inch QXGA+ (2160 x 1584) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Peak Brightness: 1,600 nits Adaptive Refresh Rate: 1\u2013120Hz Supports three-app multitasking and standalone DeX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cover Display<\/strong><\/td>\n6.5-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Peak Brightness: 2,600 nits Adaptive Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm octa-core) RAM: 16GB Storage: 512GB or 1TB (no microSD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cameras<\/strong><\/td>\nRear Triple Setup<\/strong>: 200MP primary (OIS, ISOCELL HP2), 12MP ultra-wide (102\u00b0 FOV), 10MP telephoto (3x optical, 30x digital zoom) Front<\/strong>: Dual 10MP selfies (one under main, one under cover display)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery & Charging<\/strong><\/td>\n5,600mAh (split across three cells for balanced weight) 45W wired fast charging (charger sold separately) Wireless charging support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build & Durability<\/strong><\/td>\nTri-fold design with dual hinges (book-style opening) Thickness: 12.9mm folded, 3.9\u20134.2mm unfolded Back: Ceramic-glass fiber-reinforced polymer IP48 dust\/water resistance (first for foldables) Dual SIM support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 16-based One UI 8 Galaxy AI features (e.g., real-time translation, photo editing) 7 years of OS\/security updates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors & Price<\/strong><\/td>\nCrafted Black (exclusive) Starting at ~$2,500 (US est.); KRW 3,594,000 (512GB in Korea)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Makes the TriFold a Game-Changer?<\/strong><\/p>\n