Tuesday Tech: Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold
- Faiz Faisal
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
You know that moment when you realize you’re living in the future? That just happened to me. Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold — and not gonna lie: I’m in awe. I still can’t quite believe I get to witness this tech in real life.
What is the Galaxy Z TriFold?
The TriFold is Samsung’s first triple-fold smartphone: when folded normally it looks like a regular phone with a 6.5″ cover screen, but unfold it — twice — and you get a massive 10″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It basically transforms your phone into a tablet-size powerhouse.
Despite the three-panel build, Samsung managed to keep it slim — at just 3.9 mm at its thinnest when unfolded.
Under the hood: a serious flagship setup — Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, up to 16 GB RAM, 200 MP main camera (with ultrawide + telephoto), and a massive 5,600 mAh triple-cell battery — the largest battery ever in a Samsung foldable.
It supports AI-powered features (because, of course, 2025) — from multitasking across multiple apps, to creative tools like photo/video editing, to running a full desktop-like workspace via Samsung DeX all on the phone.
Why It Feels Like Magic (And a Glimpse of the Future)
I’m just sitting here, imagining — what used to need a phone + tablet + maybe even a laptop for editing or content creation… now could be done with one device. The TriFold doesn’t just blur the line between phone and tablet; it practically erases it.
Want to edit videos, respond to emails, browse, read, switch between social media, and still have room for Netflix? You can do all that and have a pocketable form factor. Want to sketch, design, write, or work on big projects while on the go? Done. Want to watch a show with a big-screen experience? Also done.
It’s like carrying a Swiss Army knife — but instead of blades, it’s screens, cameras, computing power, and versatility.
But — Is It For Everyone?
I know what you might think: “Sounds amazing, but expensive. Fragile? Overkill?” And yeah — those are fair questions. News write-ups already call it “more of a niche flagship than mass-market phone,” given how complex and premium it is.
If you’re someone who just scrolls, chats, watches videos — maybe a simpler phone or tablet still does you fine. But if you’re into creation, multitasking, traveling, editing on the go, content creation, or just love to push tech — the TriFold might be one of the most exciting devices released in years.
My Take
I don’t know if I’ll get one (budget may have something to say about that), but I’m definitely watching this space closely. Because for the first time in a long time, I truly feel like we’re witnessing a big shift in “what a phone can be.”
Maybe in five years, this kind of multi-fold device will be the norm. Or maybe only a niche will adopt it. Either way — I’m glad I’m alive to see it.
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