Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold smartphone is shaping up to be one of the most unusual mobile devices the company has ever released — and new information suggests its price might not be as extreme as many expected. Early reports indicate that Samsung is aiming for a launch price that sits in the same range as the expected foldable iPhone, putting both devices in a similar premium tier rather than the ultra-luxury bracket many feared.
For months, speculation pointed toward a price well above the current foldable market, but the latest details paint a different picture. Samsung appears to be positioning the TriFold as a high-end, early-adopter device without pushing it into unattainable territory. It’s still expensive — that much is certain — but not the $3,000-plus many predicted. Instead, the company seems to be targeting pricing that keeps it competitive while still reflecting the cost of its experimental hardware.
The TriFold’s main appeal is its form factor. When fully unfolded, it reportedly expands into a tablet-sized display, offering far more screen space than Samsung’s standard folding phones. Fold it once and it becomes a more compact device; fold it again and it reaches the size of an everyday smartphone. That versatility could make it appealing to people who want a single device capable of replacing both their phone and tablet.
However, early production plans hint that Samsung may release the device in very limited quantities. This suggests the company is treating the TriFold as a showcase product — a chance to test the waters and gauge consumer interest in triple-hinge designs. It might not be widely available at launch, and some regions may not see it at all, at least initially.
Even so, the fact that Samsung is pushing forward with a tri-fold form factor shows how seriously it is betting on foldable technology. Matching the price of Apple’s first foldable — rather than exceeding it — could also set up a new rivalry in the premium foldable category, one that moves beyond simple two-panel phones into more ambitious territory.
If these details hold true, the Galaxy Z TriFold could become one of the most intriguing phones of the year: not cheap, not mainstream, but surprisingly within reach for tech enthusiasts ready to try something radically different.
