Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Foldable smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy Z |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | December 1, 2025 |
| Availability by region | December 12, 2025 (South Korea) December 19, 2025 (Singapore & U.A.E.) December 22, 2025 (Taiwan) January 30, 2026 (United States) |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
| Form factor | Foldable (tri-fold) |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9-4.2 mm Folded: 159.2 x 75 x 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 309 g (10.90 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + multiple eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Battery | 5600 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm |
| Display | Tri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (peak), 10.0 inches, 305.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio),1584 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| External display | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Water resistance | IP48 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Website | Galaxy Z TriFold |
| References | [1][2] |
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is an Android-based tri-folding smartphone manufactured, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics, as part of its Galaxy Z series. It was previewed by the S Flex and G Flex folding concept phones from 2022. This phone was announced on December 1st, 2025 in the form of a press release,[3] and released first on December 12, 2025 in South Korea, and on December 19, 2025 in Singapore and the U.A.E, and on December 22, 2025 in Taiwan. It was released on January 30, 2026, in the United States.[4] It primarily competes with Huawei Mate XT/XTs Ultimate Design.
History
In January 2022 at the 2022 CES event, Samsung displayed 2 tri folding concept phones, the Samsung Flex S, and Flex G as both S shape and G Shape style foldables as a preview of a possible tri folding phone.[5] They made their recent appearances in CES 2023, CES 2024, and CES 2025, and in MWC 2023, MWC 2024, and MWC 2025.
In the January 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung teased a tri-folding phone during their product roadmap presentation, confirming the development and release date planned for the year.[6]
In July 2025, Samsung leaked the Z TriFold's animation files in One UI 8 ahead of its unveiling.[7] In October 2025, Samsung fully unveiled the Z TriFold's design at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit without the name used.[8]
In December 2025, after months of rumors and speculation, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold in a press release with 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB to 1 TB, two Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Displays, a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1584x2160, and a 5600 mAh battery. Sales began in South Korea on December 12, in Singapore on December 19, and in the U.A.E. on December 20. with a U.S. release on January 30, 2026.[9]
In January 2026, a day after the Z TriFold was released in the U.S., the phone become sold out immediately after the release date.[10]
In March 2026, Samsung announced that the Z TriFold sales would end in South Korea, after just three months of its launch.[11]
Hardware
Memory and storage
The Galaxy Z TriFold comes in a sole 16 GB RAM option,[12] with internal storage options having either 512 GB or 1 TB.[13]
Displays
The Galaxy Z TriFold features two Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz displays, one of which is tri-foldable[12], and adopts a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded.
When unfolded, the phone is 10.0 inches with a screen resolution of 1584×2160, and measures approximately 159.2 × 214.1 × 3.9-4.2 mm.[12] When folded, the phone is 6.5 inches with a screen resolution of 1080×2520, measuring approximately 159.2 × 75 × 12.9 mm. [12]
Battery
The battery of the Galaxy Z TriFold is 5600 mAh, the largest battery capacity seen on a foldable Samsung phone.[12] The phone has 45W wired charging, which is new for foldable Samsung phones.[12] Samsung claims the phone can charge in around 30 minutes with a 45W cable.[14] The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.[12]
Camera
The camera hardware of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 7.[12][15]
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6μm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4μm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Selfie | 10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm
Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12μm |
References
- ^ https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_5g-14292.php
- ^ https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/media-assets/galaxy-z-trifold?tab=specs
- ^ "Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What's Next in Mobile Innovation". Samsung Newsroom. 2025-12-02. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ https://news.samsung.com/us/highly-anticipated-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-available-u-s-jan-30/
- ^ https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/others/samsung-flex-s-and-flex-g-concepts/td-p/14720775
- ^ https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsungs-tri-folding-phone-may-disappoint-in-this-one-key-area/
- ^ https://www.theverge.com/news/697395/samsung-galaxy-trifold-foldable-leaks-one-ui-8
- ^ https://www.theverge.com/news/807868/samsung-trifold-phone-apec-summit
- ^ https://news.samsung.com/us/highly-anticipated-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-available-u-s-jan-30/
- ^ https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-2900-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-phone-sells-out-online-in-minutes/
- ^ https://9to5google.com/2026/03/16/samsung-is-reportedly-ending-galaxy-z-trifold-sales-after-just-three-months/
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Galaxy Z TriFold". www.samsungmobilepress.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What's Next in Mobile Innovation". Samsung USA.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.