Samsung is pulling the plug on its Galaxy Z TriFold phone after just a couple of months on the market. According to Bloomberg, sales will end in South Korea first and then trickle down to the U.S. as inventory runs out.
The TriFold was priced at a hefty $2,899, boasting a 6.5-inch cover screen that expands into a 10-inch main display. Despite the buzz at launch on December 1, 2025, only about 3,000 units sold on the first two days, hinting that this device was more of a tech showcase than a mainstream product.
Experts believe high production costs played a significant role in this decision. Key components like memory chips and processors have seen price spikes, making it harder for Samsung to turn a profit on this device. A recent report by TrendForce noted this uptick is partly due to increased demand for artificial intelligence technology.
Customer reactions have been mixed on platforms like Reddit. Some users were excited to snag one shortly before stocks ran out, while others simply felt the price tag was too steep. CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti described the phone as “versatile and innovative,” but recognized it may appeal only to a niche audience.
Samsung’s COO, Won-Joon Choi, recently stated that the company hasn’t ruled out future versions of the TriFold. However, only time will tell if they will cater to a wider market.
As the smartphone landscape evolves, the attention toward foldable designs like the TriFold illustrates both the potential for innovation and the challenges companies face in balancing novelty with profitability. For now, consumers can look into alternative trifold models like the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate or Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate G, though those models aren’t available in the U.S.
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