Samsung Discontinues Galaxy Z TriFold After Just Three Months

Samsung is ending sales of its innovative, yet short-lived, Galaxy Z TriFold just three months after its initial launch. The device, which debuted in South Korea in December 2025 and arrived in the US in January 2026, quickly became a curiosity for tech enthusiasts, but ultimately proved unsustainable for continued production.

A Unique Folding Design

The Galaxy Z TriFold distinguished itself with its unique triple-folding design, expanding from a phone-sized device to a 10-inch tablet. This was achieved through the use of two hinges, a complex engineering feat that garnered attention despite its high price tag of $2,899 [Ars Technica].

Sales and Discontinuation

Despite the high retail price, Samsung reportedly sold every unit it could produce, with restocks teased on the company’s website until recently. Demand was so high that some buyers were paying above MSRP on the second-hand market [Ars Technica]. Still, the company is now winding down sales, beginning in its home market of South Korea, and will discontinue the device in the US as inventory is depleted [CNET]. The device is already listed as “sold out” on Samsung’s website [MacRumors].

Rising Component Costs

Whereas strong demand initially fueled the TriFold’s production, the discontinuation is likely linked to increasing component costs. Specifically, the price of storage and memory has risen significantly, impacting the profitability of the device. The Galaxy Z TriFold featured 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in the base model [Ars Technica]. The rising costs of DRAM, NAND flash, and application processors likewise contributed to reduced profit margins [CNET].

A Prestige Device

Samsung appears to have viewed the Galaxy Z TriFold as a “flagship showcase” to demonstrate its engineering capabilities rather than a mainstream product [CNET]. Early sales in South Korea were limited to approximately 3,000 units per release, quickly selling out [CNET]. The device’s discontinuation suggests it was always intended as a limited-run, prestige product.

Galaxy Z TriFold Specifications

• Display: 6.5-inch cover screen, 10-inch main screen
• Price: $2,899
• Battery: 5,600 mAh three-cell battery
• Cameras: 200-megapixel wide angle, 12-megapixel ultra wide, 10-megapixel telephoto (rear); 10-megapixel selfie (cover and main screen)

[MacRumors]