CES 2026: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold gets a close-up in new video

The Galaxy Z Trifold is Samsung’s new futuristic foldable phone, which is only available in Korea so far. This highly anticipated device doesn’t even have a US release date, but the hype for this phone is off the charts, and Mashable finally got a chance to go hands-on with the mobile device at CES 2026.

This phone is the closest thing to a tri-folding tablet done byWhich are often held up as the ideal form factor for future foldables. This is also a blow of sorts on Apple, which has not yet launched its alleged iPhone Fold in the market.

See the phone yourself in our closer preview from CES 2026.

Samsung held its CES First Look event at Wynn Las Vegas on January 4 and outlined its vision for 2026 – the company wants to “be your partner for AI living.” To that end, Samsung showed off a ton of new AI-powered TVs, appliances, and smart home products, but for many of the journalists and creators in attendance, it was all about the trifold.

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The phone had a limited release in South Korea on December 12, and reviewers like MrWhostheBoss have already given us a preview of the design and feature set. However, this was our first chance to actually go hands-on with the phone, even if just for a few minutes.

When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Trifold is remarkably slim, and features a vibrant AMOLED display. Due to the unique form factor, we think this phone will take a little learning, as it will have to fold in a particular way. It’ll be thicker than most phones – at least, until it’s unfolded.

When is the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold coming to the US?

We don’t have an official US release date or price for the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold yet, but we’re expecting the phone to launch alongside the new Galaxy S26 smartphones at the upcoming Unpacked event in January or February. If we’re lucky, Samsung will drop some hints about the launch during CES. It will likely be priced at $2,500, making it Samsung’s most expensive smartphone.

However, we expect this phone to sell out immediately. According to a recent report from Korean publication The Bell, Samsung is actually losing money on every Trifold it sells. So, think of it as a proof of concept rather than a mass-produced, market-ready smartphone like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is probably more practical for the average user.