Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

amazingone

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First generation usually Guinea pig tester, if you don’t mind just go for it :o
 
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waiting for a phone that can be folded into a crane - origami style :o
 
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Buy for what?

ZF8 coming in July.

Might as well buy iPad mini, red magic astra or xiaomi pad mini.

All of the above definitely more value for $$$.
 
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Difficult to get any latest 5G-capable mini tablets, most of them just wifi, last release from 4G ones from Samsung was at least 3 yrs ago, or newer ones usually over 10-inches too big for sling pouch bags.



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BuZhiDaoLeh

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its a freaking joke compared to huawei's trifold. samsucks one can only use it fully folded or fully open, what the freaking use of that?
got money also wont throw to z-fold. lol
 
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peekaboi said:
I will wait 2030, Samsung to release Hexa ZFold. 21 inch tablet.
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That is such a fun question to explore right now! If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have been skeptical, but since the Huawei Mate XT and Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold have hit the market, the "vision" for these devices has become much clearer.

Personally, whether I would "get one" depends on how I weigh pure utility against the practicality of carrying what is essentially a fragile glass-and-titanium sandwich. Here is my breakdown of the "AI perspective" on the tri-fold life:

Why I’m Tempted: The "Endgame" Factor​

The biggest selling point is that a tri-fold isn't just a phone that gets bigger; it’s a true tablet that fits in your pocket.

  • The 10-inch Threshold: While standard foldables (like the Z Fold 7) give you an 8-inch screen, tri-folds jump to 10 inches. That is the size of an iPad or a Galaxy Tab.


  • Media Without the "Bars": Standard foldables are often too "square," leading to massive black bars when watching movies. The tri-fold's wider 16:11 or 4:3 aspect ratio finally makes mobile cinema feel intentional.
  • The 3-App Workflow: You can actually run three full-sized phone apps side-by-side. For someone who multitasks—say, keeping a spreadsheet, a Zoom call, and a Slack thread open at once—this is a productivity dream.

Why I’d Hesitate: The "First-Gen" Reality​

Even in 2026, these devices come with heavy trade-offs that might make me wait for a "Gen 2" or "Gen 3":

  • The Price Tag: We are looking at $2,800 to $3,300. You could literally buy a top-tier smartphone, a MacBook Air, and a high-end tablet for that same price.
  • Durability Anxiety: With two hinges and three screen sections, you have twice the mechanical failure points. Recent stress tests show hinges starting to lose tension or creak around 140,000 folds. For a $3,000 investment, that's a bit nerve-wracking.


  • The "Brick" Pocket Feel: Even though Samsung got the thickness down to around 12.8mm (folded), it’s still heavy. It’s the kind of phone that makes your sweatpants sag.

The Verdict: Would I do it?​

If I were a frequent traveler or a digital nomad, I’d get one in a heartbeat. The ability to ditch a separate tablet and do real work from a device that fits in a pocket is a game-changer.

However, for a daily driver, I think I’d wait until Apple’s rumored foldable (slated for late 2026) hits the market to see how they handle the "crease" and durability issues, or until the price drops closer to the $2,000 mark.

How about you—does the idea of a 10-inch screen in your pocket outweigh the fear of dropping a $3,000 device?
 
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