Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its most ambitious foldable phone to date, in the United States. It was released today (January 30) with a hefty price tag to match, $2,899 for the 512GB Crafted Black variant, and it certainly lives up to the expectations, or at least for some.
The team behind this device have done some crazy engineering, as they’ve devised a dual-hinge system that allows the phone to unfold twice, showing a massive 10 inch screen. The main screen is 9.9 inches around the borders, with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits. This is an impressive productivity powerhouse for a phone that fits comfortably into your pocket when closed. On the outside, you get a full 6.5-inch screen with a similar specification: Full HD+, up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, allowing you to see what you’re doing outside. Oh, and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 is on hand to safeguard the exterior screen.
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When folded up, it is 12.9mm thick, but when expanded, it is as thin as 3.9mm. Don’t worry about it breaking; Samsung has done the usual, putting titanium in the hinge housing and conducting rigorous testing to ensure it can withstand 200,000 folds, which is roughly equivalent to 100 times per day for 5 years. Of course, it has an IP48 rating, making it water and dust proof.
Under the hood, there’s a unique Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 16GB of RAM to handle whatever you throw at it, but only the 512GB model is available in the US. The battery life is excellent at 5,600 mAh, more than any previous Samsung foldable, and should provide up to 17 hours of video playback on a single charge. Charging is quick using the typical options: 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless.
Photography enthusiasts will be thrilled with a 200MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, as well as a 10MP camera on the front and another on the outside, both of which can record 4K video.
Galaxy AI is extensively integrated, and there are numerous tools available, such as Photo Assist and Generative Edit for image editing, Sketch to Image for rapid sketching, and Gemini Live, which provides assistance based on what the item sees or hears. Of course, if you get tired of that, you can always switch to Samsung DeX mode, which allows you to turn the phone into a desktop, with all the bells and whistles of having a real keyboard / mouse.
Availability is limited, but you can get it via Samsung.com or a Samsung Experience Store to get a closer look. The only color available is Crafted Black, which has a beautiful matte finish and a little texture to keep things interesting.
