"In between the humongous TVs, hypnotic slot machines, and whiffs of smoke and alcohol at CES earlier this month, I slipped into a private showroom to go hands-on with the elusive Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. While the foldable is officially launching in the US on January 30, there's little left to the imagination about its specs, design, and capabilities. Customers in South Korea got their units more than a month ago."
"For a split moment, as I fidgeted with the various crevices, buttons, and hinges of the TriFold, I felt a sense of nostalgia. Specifically, in 2019, when the very first Galaxy Fold was released. It was far from being a lavish or refined handset, with its bulky design and oddly sized cover screen. But to enthusiasts, using a phone that could unfold into something bigger felt like the Holy Grail of devices, as my colleague Matt Miller once honorably put it."
"Gone were the creaks and mysterious sounds of internal components. Instead, I was met with a handset that felt sturdy, thoughtfully put together, and yet still familiar to use. Most importantly, seeing what once unfolded into a square now transforms into a wider rectangle made it very clear to me that this is truly the endgame for foldables. The wider 4:3 aspect ratio and 10-inch AMOLED screen make browsing in split-screen mode, watching movies and videos, and general interactions feel more intentional."
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a premium foldable with a wider 10-inch AMOLED display and 4:3 aspect ratio. The device folds into a larger rectangle rather than a square, improving split-screen multitasking, video watching, and general interactions. Early units were available in South Korea before the US launch on January 30, with a starting price of $2,899. Build quality appears sturdy and refined, with reduced creaks and well-designed hinges, buttons, and crevices. The TriFold evokes nostalgia for earlier foldable innovations while offering a more confidence-inspiring, polished user experience that feels like an endgame design for foldables.
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