Samsung’s foldable lineup might be about to get a third fold — and a serious price bump. The long-rumored Galaxy Z TriFold is reportedly set to launch on December 5, bringing a massive 10-inch display, a beefier 5,600mAh battery, and a jaw-dropping $3,000 price tag. That makes it nearly twice as expensive as the Z Fold7 — and possibly the boldest (and bulkiest) experiment Samsung’s ever shipped.
According to the leak, Samsung will produce just 20,000 to 30,000 units, focusing sales in Korea and select Asian markets, including China. No plans for the US or Europe yet, which makes sense — this one looks more like a concept turned collectible than a mass-market product.
When folded, the TriFold reportedly resembles the Z Fold7, complete with a 6.5-inch outer screen. Unfold both sides, though, and you get a 10-inch tablet-like canvas (vs. 8 inches on the Z Fold 7) for improved multitasking or entertainment. Power comes from a 5,600mAh battery — about 27% larger than the Fold7’s (4,400mAh unit) — to handle the triple-hinge setup and all that extra screen real estate.
At 14 mm thick when folded, it’s definitely no slim pocket companion — around 60% thicker than the Fold7 and still chunkier than Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate, which measures 12.8mm and weighs 298g. But that’s the trade-off Samsung seems willing to make in pursuit of the ultimate foldable showcase that also protects the softer foldable display when not in use.
The TriFold is shaping up to be less of a mainstream launch and more of a tech statement — a proof of concept for Samsung’s next phase in foldables. Whether that $3,000 price tag buys you innovation or just bragging rights, we’ll find out soon enough when the curtain lifts on December 5.
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