There are phones that fold, and then there’s the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold—a device that doesn’t just fold once but twice, transforming from a chunky slab into a full 10-inch tablet. The moment you pull it out of its oversized box, you realize this device isn’t here to play it safe. It’s here to show off.

Let’s walk through the unboxing, the quirks, the brilliance, and everything in between.

Unboxing the Beast—A Throwback for Early Adopters

Samsung ships the Galaxy Z Trifold in a large, nostalgia-filled box that instantly reminds you of the original Galaxy Fold era. It feels like a small reward for the brave souls willing to try something this new.

Inside the box, Samsung surprisingly packs quite a bit—especially from a company that usually hides behind “eco reasons” to avoid giving chargers:

• SIM ejector

• USB-C to USB-C cable

• A thin, hinge-covering case

• And the unexpected star: a 45W charger

A rare sight in 2025.

Design & Build—A Bold Statement, Not a Subtle One

Let’s get this out of the way: the Galaxy Z Trifold is heavy. At 309 grams, it’s almost 50% heavier than current regular foldables. And thanks to that extra folding layer, it’s nowhere close to passing as a “normal phone” when closed.

But once you unfold it—twice—everything changes.

A Thin Tablet Hidden in a Thick Phone

When fully opened, the Trifold becomes an incredibly thin 3.9 mm tablet, officially Samsung’s thinnest phone yet. The transformation feels surprisingly intuitive thanks to Samsung’s clever design tweaks:

• The phone vibrates aggressively if you attempt an incorrect fold.

• The rear panel is slightly longer so you can easily separate the layers.

• A magnet lifts the middle panel just enough to help with the second unfold.

Samsung clearly knew that a device this unusual had to feel natural in the hand, and it absolutely does.

But there are drawbacks too.

Two Hinges, Two Creases, Double the Challenge

The two-crease setup is “fairly prominent,” as expected. And when folded, the weight and odd camera placement make it almost unusable on a flat surface—every tap creates a loud “thunk.”

On top of that:

• The shiny fiberglass finish picks up fingerprints on all six sides.

• The inner protector is soft and easily gouged.

This is the kind of device you’ll constantly be wiping… and worrying about.

Performance—Powerful, But Not the Latest

Samsung equips the Trifold with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is powerful but not the brand-new Elite Gen 5. So yes, it’s technically behind on day one, but paired with:

• 16GB RAM

• 512GB storage

…it still performs like a flagship.

Camera System—Familiar Territory

You’re essentially getting the Z Fold 7’s camera setup:

• 200MP main camera—excellent

• 10MP 3x zoom—mid-range

• 12MP ultrawide—mid-range

You do get the usual foldable perks, like using the main cameras for selfies, but the triple-fold design doesn’t unlock any new camera tricks.

Battery, Charging & Durability

The Trifold packs a respectable upgrade:

• 5600 mAh battery (spread across three internal batteries)

• 45W wired charging

• 15W wireless charging

• IP48 resistance, the same as the Z Fold 7

Not as durable as a traditional bar phone, but great for something so mechanically complex.

The 10-Inch Display—The Real Magic

Once fully opened, the Trifold’s 10-inch 16:11 display becomes its strongest argument for existence.

This screen unlocks three big advantages:

1. A Truly Optimized Tablet Experience

Apps don’t just stretch—they transform:

• The file manager shows the entire directory at once.

• Samsung Health displays far more content, cutting down scrolling.

• YouTube rearranges itself for a richer viewing and comments experience.

• Widescreen content gets a 50% bigger picture vs. the Z Fold

• Works in both portrait and landscape, like a regular tablet

This is not a phone pretending to be a tablet—it is a tablet.

2. Samsung Dex on the Device Itself

For the first time, Samsung Dex runs natively on the phone’s own screen.

• Apps open in movable, resizable windows

• You can maintain multiple desktops and swap instantly.

• Connect an external monitor, and the phone acts as a second display.

It’s basically a pocket-sized workstation.

3. Multitasking Made Stupidly Easy

The Trifold behaves like “three normal phones glued together,” allowing:

• Three apps running side by side

• A quick-swap button to shift positions

• Saving entire 3-app setups as App Trios

• And each trio has a unique icon matching the layout.

This is next-level productivity.

Brightness, Competition & Pricing

The inner screen peaks at 1600 nits, lower than the Fold 7’s 2600 nits, though it doesn’t make a big difference in practical use.

Compared to Huawei’s tri-fold:

• Samsung’s U-fold design keeps the soft inner display fully protected.

• Huawei’s Z-fold design leaves part of it exposed.

…which helps justify Samsung’s heavier build.

As for price?

The Korean pricing converts to roughly $2400, meaning the US tag could flirt with $3000—easily 50% more than the Z Fold 7.

Final Verdict—Samsung’s New Definitive Foldable

Despite its quirks, the reviewer believes the Galaxy Z Trifold has instantly become the definitive Samsung foldable. It feels like a polished evolution built on:

• Years of foldable experience

• Years of tablet experience

• A bold and futuristic design

It’s not subtle. It’s not light. It’s not cheap.

But it is the most ambitious, innovative, and complete foldable Samsung has ever created.