Do you have the feeling that mobile phones are too similar to each other? You are not the only one. After so many continuous generations, it is normal that it is difficult to find something that truly surprises. And just when many they start looking at the folding ones, a world in which Apple has not yet landeda format appears that wants to go one step further.
The triple foldables are already circulating. We are not talking about mobile phones that fold in two, but in three, and that when unfolded become a device that is almost the size of a “tablet”. It is a striking movement at a time when much of the sector assumed that innovation was advancing with the brakes on.
Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold technical sheet
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
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dimensions and weight |
Folded: 159.2 x 75.0 x 12.9 mm Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9 mm* (screen with SIM tray) / 4.2 mm (center screen) / 4.0 mm (screen with side button) 309 grams |
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indoor screen |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X 10 inches 2160×1584 269 ppi 1600 nits peak brightness 120Hz (adaptive) |
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outdoor screen |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5 inches 2520 x 1080, 21:9 422 ppi 2600 nits peak brightness 120 Hz (adaptive) |
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processor |
Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy (3nm) |
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memory and storage |
16 GB of memory with 1 TB of internal storage 16 GB of memory with 512 GB of internal storage Not compatible with microSD |
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rear camera |
200 MP wide angle, autofocus, OIS, F1.7, 85˚, 2x optical quality zoom 10 MP PDAF telephoto, OIS, F2.4, 1.0 μm, 36˚, 3x optical zoom, up to 30x digital zoom |
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front camera |
10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85˚ selfie (outdoor screen) 10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100˚ selfie (indoor screen) |
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battery and charging |
5,600 mAh QC2.0 and AFC |
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connectivity |
5G LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 |
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operating system |
Android 16 One UI 8 |
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others |
IP48 resistance |
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price |
From 3,594,000 won (2,105 euros at the exchange rate) |
Samsung enters the triple-folding format with a proposal that does not go unnoticed
At the end of the first quarter of this year we learned about the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Designhe first triple folding that actually reached the market. And after the move of the Chinese manufacturer, it is South Korea’s turn. Samsung prepares its entry into this new format with the Galaxy Z TriFolda bet that aims directly at an emerging niche.
The Galaxy Z TriFold opens a new step within Samsung’s folding family by incorporating a double-folding system that gives way to a 10-inch screen. It is an approach that seeks to balance two worlds: that of a premium, thin and transportable mobile, and that of a device capable of offering a much larger viewing area when the situation requires it.
Samsung uses two hinges of different sizes with a double rail system to ensure uniform movement when opening and closing the device. The frame combines titanium and aluminum, materials found in the brand’s most advanced folding products, while the back uses a reinforced polymer capable of reducing the risk of cracks. The set is completed with an internal distribution that distributes the battery 5,600 mAh in three cells to balance power delivery and maintain a slim profile.
If we talk about the screen we find that it supports three applications vertically and allows them to be rearranged relatively quickly, although the experience varies depending on what software is used. DeX It arrives in a standalone format and adds several desktops, as well as compatibility with external monitors, keyboard and mouse. It is not a replacement for a laptop, but it can be an additional resource for those who work with notes, emails or documents.
The TriFold audiovisual experience is supported by a large panel and a brightness level that reaches 1600 nits. The variable 120Hz refresh rate, meanwhile, should contribute to smooth video playback and scrolling, and Vision Booster adjusts contrast and color according to the ambient light. The YouTube interface allows you to keep the video on one side and the comments on the other, making better use of the available space. Samsung talks about a minimized fold, although it is still an element present in this type of screen.
The announcement of the TriFold occurs with an eye on the movement that Apple is apparently preparing for next fall, if it comes true what Bloomberg advances. The publication maintains that the company is working on a folding book whose launch would be scheduled for that date, although for now there are no official details.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold price and availability
The brand has confirmed its launch in Korea and in markets such as China, Taiwan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, accompanied by six months of Google AI Pro and a specific discount on screen repairs. The price in the brand’s native country starts at 3,594,000 Korean wonwhich translates into some 2,105 euros at the exchange rate. Now, we should not pay too much attention to direct currency conversion and the most prudent thing would be to wait for the official price of our target market.
If we focus on Europe, the situation remains unclear. Samsung’s official announcement does not include specific information for the region and the company has not communicated a second launch phase either. This leaves the continent in a holding pattern, especially considering that the TriFold will be distributed in limited quantities. With this approach, it is not strange that Samsung prioritizes other markets in the first wave, but the total absence of details means that, for now, European availability is a pending point.
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