Samsung is ending sales of its Galaxy Z TriFold phone in the US and South Korea after less than two months on the market. The nearly $3,000 device, which unfolds into a 10-inch screen, was positioned as a showcase rather than a mass-market product. Sales are winding down starting in South Korea, followed by the US once inventory is depleted.
The Galaxy Z TriFold, announced on December 1, 2025, debuted in South Korea on December 12 and became available in the US on January 30. Priced at $2,899, it features a 6.5-inch cover screen and two hinges that expand to a 10-inch main display. In the US, it was exclusively sold via the Samsung website and seven Experience Stores. Recent checks show it unavailable online, though some purchases were reported in recent days at stores in Frisco, Texas, and Queens, New York, per Bloomberg citing a company spokesperson and customer accounts on a dedicated subreddit. Samsung did not immediately comment on the phase-out. According to South Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo, only 3,000 units sold on December 12 and December 17 in South Korea. The device was described as a 'flagship showcase' to demonstrate trifold technology, not a mainstay product. An unnamed industry expert told Dong-A Ilbo it was 'an iconic product created to show its technological prowess rather than make a profit from sales.' Rising component costs, including DRAM, NAND flash, and application processors—driven partly by AI demand per TrendForce—eroded margins. CNET praised it as versatile and innovative after hands-on testing, though niche and 'not for everyone.' It sold out in minutes on its US debut day. Samsung Mobile Experience Business COO Won-Joon Choi noted last month that the company has not decided on wider availability or updates.
