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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, first impressions. Samsung’s most ambitious leap in foldables has fine print

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Imagine carrying a cell phone in your pocket that can transform into a 10-inch tablet when you fully deploy it. That is the promise of Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldan idea that was already on the table and that really makes sense as soon as you have it in front of you. Closed, it behaves like a bar format phone with a 6.5-inch screen, something familiar and relatively comfortable, but just start opening it to understand that the South Korean company wanted to go one step further. I think it’s not just about gaining inches, but about materializing a complex idea. After the initial impact, my first reading of the Galaxy Z TriFold is that of a device that surprises with its degree of maturity within a still young category. It is noticeable that Samsung has focused on the solidity of the whole, on how the pieces are assembled and on conveying a certain confidence when handling it, something that, as my colleague Javier Lacort commented in 2024, has not always been evident. Before moving forward, it is worth remembering that we are dealing with first impressions, they are clear sensations, open questions, but without a thorough approval in search of definitive conclusions. Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold technical sheet Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 indoor screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X 10 inches 2160×1584 269 ​​ppi 1600 nits peak brightness 120Hz (adaptive) outdoor screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5 inches 2520 x 1080, 21:9 422 ppi 2600 nits peak brightness 120 Hz (adaptive) processor Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) 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 rear camera 12 MP Ultra Wide Angle, Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, 1.4 μm, 120° 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 front camera 10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85˚ selfie (outdoor screen) 10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100˚ selfie (indoor screen) battery and charging 5,600 mAh QC2.0 and AFC connectivity 5G LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 operating system Android 16 One UI 8 others IP48 resistance price From 3,594,000 won The promise of a 10-inch tablet, and the price you pay for it To fully understand what this Galaxy Z TriFold proposes, we must stop at its physical approach. We are not looking at a conventional folding device, but rather a device with three panels and two folds that only supports two real ways of use: closed, like a phone, or completely open, “like a 10-inch tablet.” Unlike the approach we have seen in the Huawei Matewhere it is possible to use the device partially deployed with two active panels, there is no middle ground here. When you use it unfolded and the interior screen becomes the center of the experience, the TriFold begins to justify its approach. We are talking about a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 2160 x 1584 resolution, 120 Hz and a density of 269 ppi, figures that explain why it feels so visually solid indoors. My contact with the device has been in the Samsung offices, in the evening and with artificial light, and in that context the experience has been excellent, with vivid colors and constant fluidity. It is true that the maximum brightness of the interior panel is 1600 nits, compared to 2600 nits for the exterior screen, but I have not had the opportunity to test it outdoors. When you leave content consumption, the TriFold lets itself be loved in multitasking scenarios. The screen offers real margin to maintain multiple applications open at the same time without the experience feeling limited, something that marks a distance from smaller folding products. Everything is more comfortable and less compressed, and the whole thing conveys a sense of order that is appreciated. It also seems relevant to me that it allows executing Samsung DeX directly on the screen itself, without an external monitor, because it reinforces your productivity focus. Now, in the hand, the Galaxy Z TriFold makes it clear from the first moment that it is not a light or discreet device when closed. With its 309 grams and a thickness of 12.9 mm when folded, it feels powerful, even more than one would expect when reading the technical sheet. That said, it is also worth putting it in perspective, because in numbers it does not go to the most extreme part of what we have seen in first generation folding devices. Opened, the perception changes noticeably, the weight is better distributed and the whole is surprisingly manageable for a 10-inch screen. One of the elements that caught my attention during the test was the way in which the TriFold manages its own folding. It is not just a question of hinges, but of how the device conditions the user’s gesture to protect itself. The route is clearly defined and if you try to close it incorrectly, the phone responds with a vibration and a warning on the screen that tells you not to continue there, something that reinforces the feeling of being in front of a product designed to avoid errors. Although the interior screen is the TriFold’s great attraction, it is also its most delicate part. When unfolded, the two folds are there and are part of the experience, although not in an intrusive way. It is not something that is constantly obvious and, in many moments, you can forget about them, but when you change the angle or the light hits it in a certain way they appear. In my case, for years the folds have bothered me a lot in folding ones, but over time I have learned to … Read more

OpenAI, Google and Anthropic fight among themselves. Samsung fights everyone else elsewhere

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Samsung has presented at the CES 2026 its “AI philosophy,” a grandiloquent concept that sums up its strategy: using its 430 million SmartThings users as moat (or ‘defensive moat’) against the invasion of AI in homes. Why is it important. OpenAI, Google and company remain focused on announcing the most powerful model. There is little to do against them on that side if you haven’t been doing it for years, so Samsung is playing something else that is not about winning the algorithm war, but about controlling where those algorithms live. SmartThings is not just an app. It is a platform Matter compatible that connects hundreds of millions of devices already in homes around the world. That means Samsung can add AI to products people already use, without asking them to buy anything new or change their habits. Others have to convince you to put a smart speaker in the kitchen. Samsung already has your refrigerator, your television, your washing machine and your vacuum cleaner. And everyone talks to each other. Between the lines. Samsung’s “AI philosophy” seems, above all, a response to Amazon with its Alexa+. Both proposals have things in common: they understand that if AI models tend to commoditize (to be technically equal until they are not easily distinguishable), the value is in who has the speaker in your kitchen, the TV in your living room and the refrigerator that knows what you eat. Samsung has been building that ecosystem for years and now it is activating it for something else. Implementation makes the difference: Family Hubwith AI and Gemini vision, recognizes what you put in and out of the refrigerator, suggests recipes and connects with other appliances. It’s real tracking so that when you ask yourself “what can I make for snack-dinner?”, the system suggests recipes based on what you have, not on an inventory you made by hand three weeks ago. Vision AI Companion It recognizes what you’re watching on TV and suggests recipes if food appears on the screen. Then send that recipe to the Family Hub in your refrigerator, which checks what ingredients you have and tells you what you’re missing. If you decide to cook it, send the instructions to the oven so that it is preheated to the exact temperature. AI Soccer Mode Pro Automatically adjusts image and sound when it detects that you are watching football. You can turn up the audience volume, turn down the commentators, or balance both. It’s AI applied to something as specific as “I want to enhance the field atmosphere” or “I want to prioritize the narrator’s voice.” It is perhaps not as attractive an approach as the war of chatbots that are increasingly capable of more, but maybe (just maybe) it will end up being more profitable. And something else: SmartThings as a Matter-compatible standard. That expands the potential ecosystem far beyond Samsung’s own products. Yes, but. There are two weak points in that strategy: Samsung depends on third-party models. Gemini is your main partner, also for the home, for the smart component. If the models run out commoditizingwe will have to compete on price. And in the price war there always appears a Chinese manufacturer willing to go lower. privacy. An ecosystem that knows what you eat, what you see, when you sleep or how you move is also an ecosystem that can monetize that data. The last threat It’s called Dreame. and there is a red flag On that second point: Samsung has announced an agreement with the insurer HSB to give discounts on home insurance in exchange for connecting home appliances to SmartThings. That is, saving some money in exchange for handing over your behavioral data. As what we already saw with health insurance and wearables. It’s a double-edged sword: if your behavior reduces your premium, it can also increase it. Or directly invalidate coverage. The bet. If it works, Apple will speed up with Home (previously HomeKit), Google will push with its Nest and Amazon will double down with Alexa+ and Ring. The battle is no longer for the best language model. It’s because more devices in more homes capturing more data. Samsung has been losing ground in mobile phones for years fruit of Apple’s clamp in premium and Chinese manufacturers in price. Also against LG in some appliances not to mention Chinese baking for the home. But in the sum of connected devices per home, it does not have so many rivals. That is its trump card: converting the fragmentation of its catalog into the advantage of its ecosystem. The question is whether consumers will give up control of their home in exchange for convenience. The answer determines whether Samsung ends up being the silent winner of the AI ​​era or simply the maker of gadgets that run other people’s intelligence. In Xataka | I would never have imagined answering a call from the washing machine. Until I tried the latest from Samsung Featured image | Screens even in washing machines and appliances that talk to each other: this is how Samsung imagines the future of the connected home

Apple, Google and Samsung promised them happily with 5,000mAh batteries. Until China came to rub their hands on their faces

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The person writing these lines has an American mobile phone—made in China—with a little more 5,000mAh. A figure in which giants like Apple, Samsung or Google have been comfortably installed for years. Meanwhile, in China, Honor has just made official a phone with a 10,000 mAh battery. The launch is not surprising just because it has managed to literally introduce a powerbank inside a smartphone. It is surprising because it breaks a barrier that until now no one had dared to cross. Not due to lack of possibilities, but due to industrial inertia. The aforementioned. Honor has made the Honor Win and Honor Win RT. Two phones that, in addition to having the best Qualcomm processorshave a 10,000mAh battery made of silicon-carbon technology. The message is clear: this is not a typical high-end, it is proof that China is the leading benchmark in batteries for smartphones. thickness. For years there has been an unwritten but unquestionable rule: more battery means more thickness. The 10,000 mAh were reserved for rugged, bulky mobile phones designed for very specific uses. These Honor Win break that logic. They are thinner than a iPhone 17 Pro Maxbut with double the energy capacity. There are no gimmicks, fine print or marketing exercises: it’s a real leap in energy density. How did they achieve it?. Honor has not specified how they have managed to take the capacity to such an extreme but the person responsible is clear: silicon-carbon. This technology has been demonstrating for years that it is possible to introduce much denser batteries in the sizes in which lithium has already reached its ceiling. Chinese mobile phones have been standardizing for more than a year batteries over 7,000mAhand Honor’s move to reach five figures marks what aspires to be a new standard. The cons. Silicon-carbon poses certain challenges, and the first is degradation. These batteries, especially in their first generations, They seemed not to be at the same level as classic lithium batteries. Over time, the promised charge cycles are virtually identical to those of traditional lithium batteries (more than 1,500). The second is the cost: producing this type of cells is more expensivewhich partially explains why, for the moment, these figures reach China first and not global markets. In fact, a common practice is to find models whose Chinese version has more battery than the global version, reserved for the rest of the markets. A third key point is related to security and regulation. Denser batteries require stricter controls, and Western regulatory frameworks are not always prepared to adopt these types of advances so quickly. None of this invalidates progress. It simply explains why Apple, Samsung or Google have not yet made the leap. It’s not that they can’t: it’s that they haven’t wanted to take the risk… yet. China is going to force a move. The 10,000mAh batteries are, without much room for doubt, one of the biggest technological leaps in the world of smartphones after the arrival of AI. A figure that will allow us to normalize the three days of average use without going through the charger. The leap is so relevant that, whether they like it or not, “traditional” manufacturers will have to start making a move, as they had to start doing with fast charging systems. Samsung has already started implementing the 7,000mAh in phones like the Galaxy M51but its high-end is still at the 5,000mAh barrier. Google also moves in the 5,200mAh and Apple… is Apple. With a greater or lesser pace of implementation, these manufacturers are forced to keep pace with China in these advances. And that translates into admitting that we were wrong about lithium. Image | Honor In Xataka | The Android phones with the best battery of 2025: which one to buy and recommended models

In the midst of the RAM memory crisis, Samsung takes a leap with its HBM4 memory. It does not imply good news for the pocket

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We are in full RAM price crisis. The industry is a cake that three large producers share and the data centers and the artificial intelligence They want to eat the whole cake. Samsung is one of the companies that manufactures memory for consumption and data centersand will soon begin mass production of its latest broadband memory chips: the HBM4. Don’t throw the bells in the air too soon. HBM4. This technology represents a crucial advance in stacked memories. Its density allows double the bandwidth, key to transmitting more data per second, but they are also up to 40% more energy efficient than HBM3. In short: they consume less energy and have fewer bottlenecks, which translates into an improvement in data processing. Industry sources point out that Samsung will use the 10-nanometer D1c manufacturing process for the matrix of these HBM4 memorieswith an internal structure of 4 nm. It’s a more advanced process than the 12-nanometer D1b from its main rival, SK Hynix. In addition, it will achieve a data transfer speed of 11.7 Gbps compared to 9-10 Gbps of the current standard. Hello Nvidia. South Korean media they point that these new Samsung HBM4 modules they would have passed Nvidia certification testing and will be in february when the company starts mass manufacturing them. Where will they end up? Some to Nvidia’s new AI acceleration system, called Vera Rubinothers at the heart of Google’s seventh-generation TPUs. After these reports, the company’s shares they went up 5.3% in the Seoul market. The enemy at home. In statements To South Korean media, Samsung representatives have commented that they feel quite confident with a new product that will clear up doubts about the company’s ability to supply the demanding needs of data centers. The fifth-generation HBM3E memories were a bottleneck for the company, so major players in the AI ​​industry looked next door: SK Hynix. Also South Korean, she is the second leg of memory chip manufacturing. The third is the American Micron Technology, a considerable distance from the two South Koreans. A year ago we already told that SK Hynix had achieved enormous efficiency in the DRAM stacking process to create these HBM memories, which allowed it to be 8.8 times more efficient than Samsung or Micron and, therefore, produce more modules for an industry that never stops asking. Meanwhile, the two South Koreans were in a race for the development of the new generation HBM4, and Samsung seems to have struck the first blow. Of course, it is estimated that Hynix will also begin mass production of these new memories on the same dates. And the consumer… what? Well nothing. If you were expecting good news related to the price of RAM, it must be said that no improvements are expected. These HBM4 modules will go to Nvidia, but we recently commented that OpenAI had reached an agreement with Samsung and SK Hynix to supply with 900,000 wafers per month. It is the volume equivalent to 39% of the estimated global capacity… and only for one company. Translation? Bottleneck in the market, a manufacturing speed that may not meet that demand and more bad news for the user. We have seen that Micron has abandoned its Crucial brand for consumers in favor of RAM for data centers, and that Samsung and SK Hynix are focused on HBM4 memories en masse, although they are not used in consumer devices, implies that this is where they will focus on this lucrative AI market. In short: Samsung may be dominating the new generation of memories, but 2026 seems difficult for anyone who wants to build a PC, expand RAM of yours, buy a new mobile or even wait for good news from the Steam Machine. Image | TSMC, Google In Xataka | RAM has become so, so expensive that there are manufacturers selling computers in an unprecedented way: “pre-assembled”

This 11-inch Samsung tablet comes with 256 GB and Dolby sound

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Tablets have become the favorite device for many when it comes to watching series and movies comfortably on the couch, in bed, or even while traveling. If you are thinking of buying one for yourself (or to give as a gift for Santa Claus or Three Wise Men), you now have this one on Amazon Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ by 259 euros. Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 256GB The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A tablet with good features and a low price This Samsung A11+ is a tablet that offers great value for money. Its screen is 11 inches. If you buy it on Amazon, you will have a four-year warranty: the brand’s official three years plus an extended year from Amazon. It is modern, elegant and powerful, thanks to its Improved CPU and GPU. Integrates Gemini, Google’s Artificial Intelligence. To access it, you just have to press and hold the side button and you will receive help in real time. Its RAM is 8 GB and this discounted model comes with 256 GB internal storagewhich you can expand up to 2 TB using an SD card. Its battery supports fast charging at 25 W and, finally, its quad Dolby speakers can be highlighted that offer powerful and immersive sound. You may also be interested in these accessories CACOE Case Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Active – Wireless headphones The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Samsung In Xataka | Best SD cards for smartphones: which one to buy and seven recommended models for your phone In Xataka | Fast chargers for your mobile phone or tablet: best models to buy for their power and safety

Samsung opens the era of 2nm chips with the Exynos 2600. Chances are we won’t notice much

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Samsung has announced officially the Exynos 2600 SoC. This smartphone chip is especially notable for one particular feature: it is the first to be manufactured with 2 nm photolithography. The question, of course, is whether that will change things much. Why is it important. Node jumps in photolithographic processes are especially striking because they usually lead to significant improvements in performance and efficiency. By reducing the scale it is possible to fit more transistors in the same space, which in essence ends up giving us “more for the same.” The Samsung Exynos 2600 goes precisely in that direction. The data. Samsung’s new System-on-a-Chip (SoC) boasts above all of that new 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) manufacturing process, and is composed of the following elements: CPU: ten cores in total. The configuration features one 3.8 GHz C1-Ultra core, three 3.25 GHz C1-Pro cores, and six 2.75 GHz C1-Pro cores. GPU: Samsung Xclipse 960 NPU: 32K MAC What can we expect. According to Samsung, this new CPU increases performance by 39% compared to the Exynos 2500. The Xclipse 960 GPU manages to double the computing capacity of its predecessor and 50% more performance in ray-tracing. And finally, the NPU allows 113% more performance than its predecessor, which will allow you to enjoy AI functions in a theoretically notable way. 320 MP sensors. Another of the differentiating elements of this SoC is the support for sensors of up to 320 MP, in addition to offering zero latency for captures of up to 108 MP. Or what is the same: you take snapshots thanks to that processing capacity. It is also compatible with 8K recording at 30 fps and 4K at 120 fps with HDR. Less throttling. One of the most important novelties of these chips is Heath Path Block technology (HPB). This system improves thermal conductivity using new materials, which reduces thermal resistance and helps the chip maintain high performance for longer. It will therefore be more difficult for us to notice drops in chip performance due to potential overheating, for example in gaming sessions with the mobile phone that integrates this SoC. If that promise is fulfilled, we would be facing a potential solution to a problem that has traditionally been criticized in Exynos chips. Will we notice anything? The truth is that current SoCs are already true computing beasts in all sections and usually give so much room for maneuver that it is difficult to notice differences between them in our daily lives. That perception is misleading, because these hardware advances allow us to take advantage of that performance and efficiency “without realizing it.” Increasingly better photos captured and processed instantly, absolute fluidity in the interface even with high resolutions and refresh rates, or of course gaming in increasingly demanding games are scenarios in which these chips do their best. remains to be seen if Google finally goes ahead with its “PC mode”an area in which having powerful chips like this can offer a user experience much closer to the usual laptop/PC. Competition for Qualcomm. Theoretically, the Samsung chip will be able to compete head to head with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Some previous leaks That’s what they pointed out, but without a doubt we could be facing a great option for a market that will certainly benefit from that competition. Prepared for the Galaxy S26. Samsung is expected to use the new Exynos 2600 in its Galaxy S26 series, although it is not clear at the moment whether that decision will be global and will depend on the region. A global commitment would allow, for example, to integrate this chip on the Galaxy S26 and use Qualcomm chips only in the S26 Ultra, but everything remains to be confirmed. Of course, that type of strategy would be the definitive litmus test for Samsung Foundry, which in recent years has clearly been one step behind in performance and efficiency compared to its competitors. In Xataka | The Samsung Galaxy S26 will be much more than a phone for Samsung: the future of Exynos depends on it

The Samsung Galaxy S25 at an irresistible price, highly discounted Apple and Sony headphones and more offers, Bargain Hunting

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After Black Friday, the good deals have not ended and stores like MediaMarkt or El Corte Inglés are launching quite large discounts on a wide range of devices. In the new Bargain Hunting we are going to review the best bargains we have been finding all week and they are still available. Google Pixel 10 Pro by 764.15 euros when you add it to the cart, with one of the best prices we have seen to date. AirPods Pro 2 by 169 euros When you add it to the cart, a much tighter price on Apple headphones. Fire TV Stick 4K Select by 19.90 euroswith the same price that we saw during Black Friday. Samsung Galaxy S25 by 764.10 euros when registering in the store, a gem for the high-end mobile. Sony WH-1000XM5 by 194.65 eurosthe best price we have seen since Black Friday. Google Pixel 10 Pro He Google Pixel 10 Pro has been receiving offers in recent weeks and El Corte Inglés right now has one of the best. Through your Private Salewhich can be accessed by registering in the store and adding the product to the cart (important to see the total discount), remains for 764.15 euros. It is a 6.3-inch mobile that It stands out above all in its camera configurationin its operating system and in its design. Google Pixel 10 Pro (128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links AirPods Pro 2 If you had thought about buying some good Bluetooth headphones this Christmas, be careful with this offer from El Corte Inglés during its Private Sale. The AirPods Pro 2 they stay for 169 euros. We are talking about TWS headphones with a very good noise cancellation that offer an autonomy of up to 30 hours with the charging case. In addition, it is the version with a USB-C port and not Lightning. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Fire TV Stick 4K Select Amazon has decided to launch the same offer that we saw from Fire TV Stick 4K Selectthe latest model it has launched, during Black Friday, so right now it can be purchased for 19.90 euros. This is a very reasonable price for a device that can play content in 4K. Of course, your operating system will be Vega OS and is not compatible with the formats Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision; it is important to take it into account depending on whether the television to which we want to connect it is also compatible with these technologies or not. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S25 If you are not convinced by the Google mobile, for a similar price we have reduced the Samsung Galaxy S25 in your 512 GB configuration. If we register with MediaMarkt, an additional discount is automatically added that leaves it for 764.10 euros. It is an excellent mobile phone that has good software and a very powerful processor. Samsung Galaxy S25 (512GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Sony WH-1000XM5 During Black Friday we saw one of the best prices in the Sony WH-1000XM5 (in its version with soft case). Now, El Corte Inglés has it on offer through its Private Sale for 194.65 euros (in version with hard case). They are very comfortable Bluetooth headphones that offer excellent audio quality and that They have some of the best noise cancellation we’ve tested. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Google, Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Sony In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2025), we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Best wireless headphones. Which one to buy and 21 models from 15 euros to 470 euros

Samsung and SK Hynix have flatly refused

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The most basic response for a market with a lot of demand and rising prices is none other than increasing production. However, in a memory market experiencing a pricing crisis (largely due to the “perfect storm” caused by AI), the two actors that control a huge percentage of the world’s supply have opted for the opposite strategy. Samsung and SK Hynix have confirmed to their investors that They have no intention of flooding the market to alleviate the shortage. Their priority has changed: they prefer short-term profitability and security against a possible AI bubble, which, as we already said, has caused the industry to stop manufacturing for people to make it for the machines. Slam the door on mass production. The decision of the South Korean memory giants is firm and public. According to what they collect international media and the korean newspaper HankyungSamsung has clarified in investment conferences that its strategy is now focused on minimizing the risk of overproduction rather than rapidly expanding its capacity. This path already has tangible consequences: currently, Samsung only manages to satisfy 70% of the DRAM orders it receives. SK Hynix, on the other hand, has openly admitted that “it will be difficult to resolve the supply shortage” before the first half of 2027. Goodbye to stable controls. The new supply restriction policy is accompanied by a change in the commercial rules of the game. The South Korean media points out that Samsung has begun to reject long-term contracts. This prevents PC or mobile manufacturers from being able to protect themselves against inflation, passing the extra cost on to the end user. It is the materialization of what Xiaomi managers They already warned weeks ago: your next cell phone is going to be more expensive. Sacrifice the consumer for a good reason. The technical reason behind the shortage is a transfer of resources. Production lines are turning to the manufacture of HBM memories — even Intel as response to your current situation— essential for AI GPUs. The most drastic example is Micron, the third player, which has announced the closure of its “Crucial” consumer division to focus on the data and AI sector. By reserving production for strategic clients, the consumer market becomes more undersupplied. Fear of the bubble. Behind this refusal to maximize production to satisfy everyone lies a trauma. Manufacturers fear that the AI ​​fever is a bubble and will collapse after massive expansion. Because? They would be left with oversized factories and million-dollar losses. They prefer to maintain the current shortage – which has triggered memory by up to 300% in some cases – rather than risk future excess stock. The projections are not optimistic. Analysts conclude that the crisis will extend beyond 2028. It is estimated that memory demand will grow by 35% in 2026, while supply will only grow by 23%. With Micron withdrawing from the consumer market and Korean giants slowing production, shortages will cease to be a situation and become the market norm in the coming years. Cover image | Composition with images of PxHere and CEFICEFI for Wikimedia Commons In Xataka | Samsung is dealing with one of the most challenging stages in its history. To succeed, it needs to be successful in chip manufacturing

New Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, features, price and technical sheet

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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 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 indoor screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X 10 inches 2160×1584 269 ​​ppi 1600 nits peak brightness 120Hz (adaptive) outdoor screen Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5 inches 2520 x 1080, 21:9 422 ppi 2600 nits peak brightness 120 Hz (adaptive) processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy (3nm) 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 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 front camera 10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85˚ selfie (outdoor screen) 10 MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100˚ selfie (indoor screen) battery and charging 5,600 mAh QC2.0 and AFC connectivity 5G LTE Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 operating system Android 16 One UI 8 others IP48 resistance 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. Images | Samsung In Xataka | The POCO F8 Pro and F8 Ultra are a great change of direction for the brand. We spoke with POCO to find out what awaits us now In Xataka | Apple’s foldable is getting louder and louder. It is a golden opportunity to change the smartphone market

Samsung has been gradually shaping its super high-end range for years. And the result is the triumph of the S25 Ultra for another year

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The verdict of the jury of the Xataka NordVPN Awards 2025 has been clear. In a year where competition has been fierce in the premium segment, with Apple renewing its commitment to iPhone 17 and Chinese brands like Alive or Oppo pushing the limits of photography, there has been a traditional winner: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has won gold in the most coveted category. Prima facie, may seem like a conservative decision. And the Galaxy S25 Ultra is not a disruptive mobile; It doesn’t make a huge leap in performance or photography. However, his victory responds to a reality that we verified during our analysis: a perfect balance. It is not a victory resulting from chance or a specific success, but the culmination of a strategy that the Korean firm began five years ago. While other manufacturers lurched in search of wow effect every twelve months (and even less), Samsung decided that its ‘Ultra’ surname already had a defined identity: the super high-end customer is not looking for experiments—faster charges, sensors with better numbers, higher capacity batteries—but rather certainties. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has not reinvented the wheel, but has made it roll better than anyone else: these are the technical and experience reasons that make it the king of 2025. Something with which I can’t agree more. When the screen matters (and a lot) If you have used a Galaxy S24 Ultrayou know the pain. Those rectangular corners that dug into the palm of the hand were the price to pay for having the largest and most spectacular screen. With the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung has smoothed over that roughness. It’s not just that the corners have been softened: it’s that the phone has lost a few grams. It may seem like a smaller figure on paper, but in the hand, the difference between one and the other is very noticeable. Maintaining the 6.9-inch screen and 5,000 mAh battery while reducing weight (and a little thickness) is the kind of change that justifies the award. Of course, perhaps after saying goodbye to those corners he has lost one of his identifying marks at first glance: now he looks like the rest of his younger brothers. That does not mean that it is at this point that the maturity of the concept is appreciated: it took Samsung years to correct the course from those curved screens, beautiful, but not entirely comfortable. The S25 Ultra is the recognition that usability must come before pretty aesthetics, even in the premium segment. And if that means sacrificing the visual identity of the extinct ‘Note’ in favor of ergonomics, then too. On the other hand, the anti-reflective treatment of its predecessor already seemed like a game changer. This year, it is maintained, and its screen is also improved with more mature brightness management. They are one of those small details that matter: I don’t need 6,000 nits if I have a panel that eliminates reflections and it offers me very pure blacks in broad daylight. This panel does not seek to win on the technical sheet, but on experience. And there is a technical detail that we often overlook but that makes a difference in everyday life: visual fatigue. Although Samsung remains conservative with PWM Dimming (492 Hz vs. 2,000+ Hz for the Chinese competition), the panel calibration and automatic brightness management in One UI have reached an exquisite point. Let’s not forget that we still have a real Quad HD+ resolutionsomething that many rivals they have sacrificed dropping to 1.5K to save battery or increase the refresh rate. Samsung has not made that sacrifice, and it is appreciated. Power without anxiety and mature chambers It was easy for Samsung to deliver high-end performance: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has given way to a Snapdragon 8 Elite who plays in another league. Although in synthetic stress tests the mobile can suffer considerable throttling, in real use – editing video or playing demanding titles like ‘Genshin Impact’ – this drop in theoretical performance is imperceptible. Samsung has prioritized system stability over raw benchmark numbers: I confirm that it is the right decision for a productivity device. My biggest fear was that the power of the new chip would eat up the battery, the reality has been the opposite. Getting to the end of the day with half the battery is possible: Samsung has shown that optimization can improve autonomy. Now, it goes without saying that to continue winning our super high-end award, the South Korean will have to join the new trend in batteries: those of silicon-carbon. This year it has not been, but next 2026 forces Samsung to take the leap that other manufacturers are experiencing. And what if it becomes notable: mobile phones with 7,000 mAh batteries and more are flooding the Android market. In the photographic field, this is where the philosophy of refinement is most noticeable. Do you miss a radical change in camera hardware? Sometimes, although if you value consistency more, not so much. The Galaxy S25 Ultra solved the Achilles heel of its predecessor: the ultra wide angle. By raising the resolution to 50 MP with a new sensor, this camera finally does not clash with the rest. Furthermore, the recording in LOG and AI noise removal are quite useful tools for content creators. An aspect in which it approaches the high level of the iPhone in video recording. No, it is not the most exciting camera of the year, but it is one of the few that does not leave you lying around: whatever photo you want to take, it offers very consistent results. Samsung has got the point of its photography. A software to match Finally, part of the prize is also for the Android software: Gone are the days of Touchwiz as well as the first versions of One UI that did not achieve the promised user experience. One UI 7 has turned AI from a curiosity into a complete tool suite; and in … Read more

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