JAKARTA - Samsung is getting closer to the launch of its first tri-folding device, the Galaxy Z TriFold, after firmware testing for the unlocked variant in the United States finally began. This dual-folding device features a 10-inch main display and is expected to be priced around US$3,000 (Rp50 million).
After years of only appearing in patents and rumors, the Galaxy Z TriFold is now fully ready to hit the market. Recent reports suggest an official launch date of December 5th.
Recent developments confirm that Samsung is targeting an initial launch in several global regions, with the United States likely to be the only Western market in the first wave.
This week, Samsung reached a significant milestone: firmware testing for the US unlocked variant with model number SM-F968U1 officially began. For a premium device rumored to launch in the coming weeks, this firmware testing timeline is quite tight.
This could indicate a tight development schedule or a highly secretive internal process, where final software elements are only beginning to emerge outside of Samsung's internal control.
The start of this testing signals that the logistical steps towards a US market release are underway.
The Challenges and Complexities of the Tri-Fold Design
The Galaxy Z TriFold features an entirely new device format: a bi-folding mechanism, keeping it compact when closed, yet offering high portability and a large screen when unfolded.
Main display: 10 inches (fully unfolded)
Cover display: 6.5 inches (when folded)
This bi-folding design requires a high-end processor—likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship—to handle the more complex display and software management required by the dual hinges. Previous reports have suggested that Samsung is targeting a "portable PC"-like experience with this device.
Premium Price Matches Complexity
With tri-folding technology being significantly more complex than typical foldable devices, the Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to be priced around US$3,000. This puts it at a higher premium than other foldable smartphones already on the market.
This firmware testing in the US is the final step before the device reaches the retail stage. The launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold is fast approaching, bringing a complex, innovative and very expensive new device format to the global smartphone market.
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