While Apple reportedly readies its first foldable iPhone for 2026, Samsung is aiming higher. On December 2, 2025, it unveiled its first tri-folding device, the aptly named Galaxy Z TriFold.
“Through years of innovation in foldable form factors, Galaxy Z TriFold solves one of the mobile industry’s longest-standing challenges — delivering the perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device. Galaxy Z TriFold now expands the boundaries of what’s possible for mobile work, creativity and connection,” said Samsung’s mobile division CEO TM Roh.
A phone with three folding screens
Samsung pioneered the foldable smartphone market, with its Galaxy Z and Flip lineup leading the way. Now, the company is again redefining the segment with the Galaxy Z TriFold.
As the name indicates, this is a tri-folding device with an inward-folding design. It unfolds twice to transform from a phone into a tablet with a 10-inch display. Samsung says it has ” precisely engineered” the Armor FlexHinge for easy opening and closing.
There’s also an auto-alarm function that will alert users if they try to fold the device the wrong way.
When fully unfolded, the Galaxy Z TriFold only measures 3.9mm. Yet, it packs high-end hardware, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 200MP primary camera and a 5,600mAh battery.
Samsung claims to have placed the three-cell battery in each of the three folding panels for balanced weight distribution and power delivery.
The star of the show, the 10-inch folding screen, uses a new display technology that allows it to fold twice. And that converts it into a pocketable phone. For improved durability, the shock-absorbing display layer features a reinforced overcoat.
To take full advantage of the extra screen space, Samsung will allow you to run up to three apps side-by-side.
High-end internals to match
Besides the inner 10-inch folding display, the Z TriFold features a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED cover screen. It can hit a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, while the internal display can reach 1,600 nits.
Other specs include a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP 3x optical rear camera and a 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera on the cover and main screen each. The tri-fold device will come in two storage configurations — 512GB and 1TB — with 16GB RAM as standard.
The Galaxy Z TriFold launches in South Korea on December 12, 2025. Its availability will then expand to China, Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE and the US in the coming months.
Rajesh has been closely following and writing about the latest happenings in the world of mobile for nearly a decade now. While he prefers Android, he does not deny the superiority of Apple’s products and ecosystem.
