Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: A First Look at Samsung’s Triple Foldable

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold finally folds into reality

Samsung has spent years turning foldable phones from futuristic concepts into everyday gadgets, and now it is taking the next big step. The Galaxy Z TriFold is the company’s first triple foldable device, and an official unboxing video finally shows the phone in real-world use instead of studio renders and patent sketches. Even though the TriFold has not reached US store shelves yet, the clip gives us a clear idea of how this ambitious hybrid of phone and tablet is meant to fit into your daily life.

What you actually get in the Galaxy Z TriFold box

Recent flagships have trained us to expect a pretty bare-bones experience when opening the box, but Samsung is going in a different direction here. Crack open the Galaxy Z TriFold packaging and you will find a surprisingly complete bundle. There is a 45W charging brick in the box – something many premium phones now force you to buy separately – along with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a SIM ejector tool and the usual paperwork.

Samsung also includes a Carbon Shield Case, which should give the triple folding hardware a bit of extra protection from bumps and scratches. In the video we also see the Carbon Standing Case, a more versatile accessory with a built-in stand that lets you prop the TriFold up on a desk or airplane tray. That one is sold separately, which will sting a little considering the phone is expected to land somewhere around the $2,500 mark, even if the exact US pricing has not been confirmed yet.

A closer look at the design and displays

The unboxing video takes its time lingering on the physical design of the Galaxy Z TriFold, and for good reason. Fold it out fully and you are greeted by a roughly 10-inch flexible inner panel that turns the phone into something very close to a compact tablet. Close it back up and you get a more traditional 6.5-inch cover screen on the outside for one-handed use.

Samsung has coated that outer display with an anti-reflective layer, which should help keep glare under control when you are replying to messages in bright daylight. In motion, the device looks less fragile than many earlier foldables; the hinges appear sturdy, and the folding transitions feel confident rather than delicate. One drawback some early viewers noticed, though, is that the inner display really comes into its own only when the device is fully unfolded. In the intermediate stage between the first and second fold, the content can look a little blurred and distorted, which might annoy anyone hoping to use it half-open as a mini-laptop.

Galaxy AI and serious multitasking on a triple fold

The video naturally makes a big deal of Galaxy AI, which has become a core part of Samsung’s premium lineup. Circle to Search is on full display, letting you draw a quick circle around anything on screen – a product, a landmark, a line of text – and pull up more information without switching apps. On a 10-inch canvas this feels less like a phone trick and more like a productivity tool.

Multitasking is clearly the Galaxy Z TriFold’s main pitch. The software lets you open several apps at once, move them around and resize windows to match your workflow, whether that is editing a document next to a video call or keeping chat apps pinned while you browse the web. For people who are used to juggling a laptop, a tablet and a phone, the TriFold aims to condense all of that into a single device that can shrink down into a pocket, even if it is a thicker and heavier pocket companion than a standard Galaxy S-series phone.

First triple foldable for the US, but built for a niche

While Huawei’s Mate XT showed that triple foldables are possible, it never officially arrived in the United States. That gives Samsung an important first-mover advantage with the Galaxy Z TriFold. Tech enthusiasts who are bored of rectangular slabs finally have something genuinely new to look forward to, especially in a market where most phones feel like iterative updates.

That does not mean this device is going to replace the average flagship any time soon. With a price well north of $2,000, complex moving parts and a form factor that is unapologetically chunky, the TriFold is clearly aimed at power users. Think of busy professionals who want a serious workstation on the go, creators who like editing on a large canvas or travellers who want a big screen for movies and documents without carrying a separate tablet. For them, the Galaxy Z TriFold could genuinely be a game-changer.

Early impressions before the US launch

Watching the unboxing, the Galaxy Z TriFold looks slick and premium in the hand, even if the triple hinge inevitably adds bulk. Some viewers already argue that it looks more solid than older foldables, and the inclusion of a case and charger in the box only reinforces that impression of a well thought-out package. At the same time, not everyone is convinced. The need to fully unfold the device before the inner display becomes truly sharp is a deal-breaker for some, and a reminder that this is still cutting-edge technology with room to improve.

You can already find longer hands-on videos from popular tech creators breaking down every angle, crease and compromise of the TriFold. Those early takes echo the same conclusion as Samsung’s own unboxing: this is a daring experiment designed for a specific kind of user. If you live in split-screen apps, spend your day moving between calls, documents and chat, and you do not mind paying a laptop-level price for a phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold might be exactly the kind of over-the-top gadget you have been waiting for.