What’s happened? Samsung’s upcoming tri-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, could cost less than initially expected.
- The Galaxy Z TriFold could sell in South Korea for 3.6 million won, which is about $2,447, or roughly about $2,500 (via a Naver post).
- This is far less than the previous rumors that the phone would cost between $3,000 and $3,500.
- Interestingly, Apple’s first foldable could also debut at a similar price, around $2,399.
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Why is this important? A price tag of around $2,500 will make Samsung’s tri-folding phone far more accessible and mainstream than that of over $3,000.
- Samsung currently remains cautious about the TriFold’s market placement, as it has reportedly produced only 20,000 to 30,000 units of the smartphone.
- The extremely low production volume indicates that the company doesn’t want the TriFold to be a mass-market smartphone.
- The company might gauge buyer interest and real-world demand before committing to a larger rollout and investing more money into the product.
Why should I care? If you’ve been waiting for the tri-folding phone, the revised price might bring it closer to your already-stretched budget.
- If the company sticks with its plans to manufacture limited units, getting the Galaxy Z TriFold, especially in regions outside of Korea, could be a tedious task.
- If the handset does well, or at least draws enough attention, it could encourage other manufacturers to experiment with a similar form factor.
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OK, what’s next? Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a December 2025 launch for the Galaxy Z TriFold, with sales commencing sometime in 2026.
- However, it remains to be seen whether the company will ramp up manufacturing after the initial small batch is shipped (and how quickly it can do so).
- Alternatively, the TriFold could become a collector’s device, as it might never see a broader global rollout.
- Meanwhile, Samsung is also preparing to launch its Galaxy S26 series in the first few months of 2026.
- Apple’s foldable, however, is expected to debut in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models, giving Samsung an early-mover advantage.
