Samsung’s tablet sized tri-fold smartphone

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first tri folding phone that unfolds into a tablet sized screen, a flashy move to stay ahead in foldables just as Chinese rivals catch up.

A U.S. launch is planned for next year.

The TriFold uses three panels and two hinges to unfold into a 10-inch display, giving you near tablet real estate but in a device that fits in a (very big) pocket.

Priced around 3.59M won (about $2,450), it sits well above even most premium slab phones, making it more of a statement gadget for early adopters.

Samsung will roll it out first in South Korea on December 12, with launches in China, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE, and the U.S. following in early 2026.

Analysts say the Z TriFold is more tech showcase than volume driver for now, as high prices and durability worries keep the category niche.