Samsung folds the Galaxy Z TriFold after just a few months

"With foldables projected to capture less than 10 percent of the premium segment by 2030, the market remains smaller than expected. The TriFold was trying to add utility of a third screen, that was never required. Users want less screen time, not more."

"The TriFold was never intended to be a high-volume, mass-market device. It was conceived as a limited-production initiative, designed to test both technological feasibility and market reception."

"On the contrary, the level of attention and engagement the device generated indicates meaningful interest in this category."

Samsung is discontinuing the Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone after only three months on the market, with production ending once current inventory sells out. Launched in December in South Korea and January in the US at $2,899, the device featured three screens connected by dual hinges forming a 10-inch main display. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, it offered tablet-like functionality when unfolded. Analysts present mixed perspectives: some view it as successful proof of concept and marketing exercise, while others question consumer demand for foldable devices. Gartner projects foldables capturing less than 10 percent of the premium market by 2030, with concerns that users prefer less screen time rather than additional displays.

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