Samsung has announced that its innovative Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone will go on sale in the US on January 30, priced at a steep $2,900. The triple-screen device, which combines features of a phone and tablet, marks the company's priciest foldable yet. It was first revealed at the end of 2025, with hands-on impressions highlighting its appeal despite the high cost.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Trifold represents a bold step in foldable smartphone design, featuring a slim triple-screen setup that merges smartphone and tablet functionalities into one device. The phone was unveiled alongside sale dates for select markets at the close of 2025, though initial announcements lacked pricing details for the US. Now, with the US launch set for January 30, 2026, the device carries a $2,900 price tag, making it Samsung's most expensive foldable to date and far beyond typical smartphone costs—more than double the price of premium models like the Galaxy S series or even high-end foldables such as the Galaxy Z Fold or Flip lines from recent years. This premium is justified by its cutting-edge design, but it raises questions about accessibility for average consumers, as manufacturing complexities in such innovative formats keep prices elevated for now. Experts anticipate that as production scales, costs could eventually become more reasonable. Engadget's senior writer Sam Rutherford, who tested the device at CES 2026, captured its allure in a hands-on review: > I kind of hate how much I like the Galaxy Z TriFold. He noted some trade-offs in bulkiness but praised its overall cool factor. For early adopters in the US willing to pay the premium, the model offers 512GB of storage and is available only in black. This launch underscores Samsung's push into tri-fold territory, where it competes with emerging designs from rivals like Huawei, though US availability sets it apart in this market.
