Samsung is reportedly ending sales of its experimental Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone in South Korea on March 17. The triple-foldable device was limited in production and available in select markets.
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Samsung is reportedly preparing to end sales of its experimental Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone in its home market on March 17, according to Korean outlet Donga citing industry sources. The device was unveiled just a few months ago and initially launched in limited quantities. The Galaxy Z TriFold stands out as one of Samsung's most unusual smartphones, featuring a triple-foldable screen. It was only available in select markets including South Korea, the U.S., China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UAE. Sales were conducted in small batches through Samsung's official website, with new stock appearing roughly every one to two weeks and selling out quickly.
Due to the limited production run, the device soon became scarce in the market. On resale platforms, some sellers began listing the smartphone at inflated prices, sometimes several times higher than its official cost of around $2,800.
Despite strong interest from enthusiasts, experts note that the Galaxy Z TriFold was originally conceived more as a showcase of Samsung's foldable technology capabilities rather than a mass-market product. Manufacturing such devices remains expensive, particularly amid rising prices for key components like RAM, NAND storage, and mobile processors.
If sales do indeed end in South Korea, the device may soon disappear from other markets as well. On Samsung's U.S. website, the smartphone is already marked as out of stock, though it can still be found in some retail stores.
According to insiders, the company will focus on preparing the next generation of foldable devices, including upcoming models in the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold lineups. Nothing is yet known about a potential successor to the TriFold, but experts are confident that Samsung will continue experimenting with new foldable smartphone formats.