Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Watch hands-on video, check specs, features, more

Business Standard got a chance to experience the device, though India launch has been ruled out by Samsung. A hands-on video of the Galaxy Z TriFold is embedded toward the end of this article

Following its global unveiling in 2025, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Z TriFold at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. While the South Korean electronics giant has confirmed that the latest addition to its foldable lineup will expand to markets beyond its home country, an India launch has been ruled out for now.

So no, you won’t be able to experience Samsung’s most ambitious foldable in India any time soon. But that doesn’t mean you can’t experience it. There is a quick hands-on video to give you a virtual feel of the future of foldables.

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Details

According to Samsung, the Galaxy Z TriFold introduces a new display architecture built around a screen that folds twice. The panel uses a reinforced top layer and a shock-absorbing structure to improve durability. The device also features an updated Armor FlexHinge system, with two differently sized hinges using a dual-rail design. This allows both side panels to fold inward over the centre panel, forming a compact, smartphone-like shape when closed with minimal gaps.

The hinge assembly uses a titanium housing, while the frame is made from an aluminium alloy. When folded, the Galaxy Z TriFold measures 12.9mm thick, making it thicker than both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Each panel has a different thickness: the centre panel is 4.2mm and houses the USB-C port, the thinnest panel measures 3.9mm and contains the SIM tray, while the third panel is 4.0mm thick. The device weighs 309g.

Samsung said that the Galaxy Z TriFold includes the largest battery it has used in a foldable smartphone so far. It features a 5,600mAh three-cell battery system spread across all three panels, with support for 45W wired charging. 

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 On the software side, Samsung has added features designed to take advantage of the 10-inch tri-fold layout. Users can run up to three portrait-oriented apps side by side, resize windows freely, and use a taskbar for quick app access. The Galaxy Z TriFold is also Samsung’s first smartphone to support standalone Samsung DeX, enabling a desktop-style interface directly on the device without an external display.

Galaxy AI features such as Photo Assist, Generative Edit, and Sketch-to-Image are adapted for the larger screen, allowing side-by-side comparisons during image editing.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Specifications

• Main screen: 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+ (2160 x 1584) resolution, 1600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120 Hz)
• Cover screen: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2520 x 1080) resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, 2600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120 Hz)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB / 1TB
• Rear cameras: 200MP primary (OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (OIS) + 12MP ultra-wide
• Front camera: 10MP (cover screen), 10MP (main screen)
• Battery: 5600mAh
• Charging, 45W wired, 15W wireless
• Thickness: 12.9mm (folded)
• Weight: 309g
• Protection: IP48, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on cover
• OS: Android 16-based OneUI 8