SAMSUNG is sticking with its mind-bending foldable phones and adding yet another panel to create a giant 10-inch display.
The Galaxy Z TriFold not only folds once but twice, allowing you to fit a mighty bit of kit into your pocket.
The Sun’s Jamie Harris got hands-on with the new device at CES 2026 last week, the world’s biggest annual tech event held in Las Vegas where Samsung showcased a number of innovations spanning TV, appliances and more.
We had a good hour to play with the Galaxy Z TriFold to get first impressions.
And the first most striking thing is how thin and light it is.
At 309g it’s still heavier than an iPhone 17 Pro Max but I expected a lot more given how much is packed in.
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Unfolded, it’s a slender 3.9mm.
Folded is 12.9mm, which is thicker than ordinary mobiles, but not hugely noticeable when you consider there are three panels squeezed in together.
And let’s not forget there’s a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen when folded as well so you can continue using it like a standard smartphone.
The crease debate won’t be going anywhere though – it’s still pretty visible but you do forget it’s there after a time.
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So why would anyone want such a big screen squirrelled away in their pocket you might wonder?
Sure, it’ll be a dream to watch movies on for a long journey away.
But it’s much more than that.
The Galaxy Z TriFold is a powerhouse designed to replace your tablet and even your laptop.
Dex has long been Samsung‘s secret weapon that Apple can’t currently compete with.
It allows you to use your phone like a PC when hooked up to a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
I’ve tried it before on the Galaxy Z Filp 7 and it’s a real-game changer that only looks to get better.
The Galaxy Z TriFold has a new Dex standalone mode, meaning you don’t even need an external display for a desktop-style experience.
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When activated you can load up to four desktop workspace screens.
Imagine being able to carry the power of a PC right in your pocket?
And Dex aside, you can load three full size apps in each panel too if you’re a serious multitasker.
So, you could be messaging a friend via WhatsApp in one panel, with a YouTube video playing next to it, as well as your Gmail app open in the third.
However, there are some immediate drawbacks on the Galaxy Z TriFold I noticed too.
Firstly, I found the folding and unfolding quite stiff. This might be a sign the device is tough though.
I also think they’ve missed a trick by not having a sort of stand incorporated into it, you have to keep it flat on a surface or held with two hands.
And the Galaxy Z TriFold seemed to catch hand smears all too well.
The other sticker is price – in South Korea it’s 3,594,000 won, which is about £1,822, so not cheap at all.
As for release date, that’s still up in the air too.
A US release is expected in the first quarter of 2026 but there’s been no mention of the UK yet.
When that time comes we’ll be sure to do an in-depth review.
Annika Bizon, Mobile Experience, VP of Product Marketing, Samsung UK & Ireland said: “From the Galaxy Z TriFold’s 10-inch mobile workspace to foldables that adapt throughout the day, our devices are built around how people actually live, work and create.
“Limiting form factors limits possibilities — and Samsung is leading by designing hardware for the full spectrum of human experience.”
