Galaxy Z TriFold

Networks

supports:
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
means it supports 5G networks.

Launch

• Official Announcement: 1/2 December 2025 according to the press area.
• will be available in Korea first in December 2025.
• is available in America from January 30, 2026 at price $2,899.

Design and Concept

Upon opening:

Approximately 159.2 × 214.1 × 3.9 – 4.2 mm

When folded:

Approximately 159.2 × 75 × 12.9 mm

Weight:

Approximately 309 grams

The idea:

The HW0232 device works as follows:

• Locked: Mobile phone with a large external screen.
• Fully Open: 10-inch screen with a near tablet aspect ratio.
• Tri-Fold design with two hinges instead of one.

Important Note:

Weight 309 grams The HW0237 is very heavy compared to any regular Fold, which is normal due to the triple screen and the two hinges.

Indoor Screen

• Type: Tri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
• Size: 10.0 inch
• Update Rate: 120Hz
• Accuracy: 1584 × 2160
• ratio: 4:3
• Brightness: Up 1600 nits peak
• Support: HDR

Important Explanation:

Tri-Fold means the device transforms from a mobile phone into a very large tablet screen.
LTPO means the screen changes its refresh rate according to usage, thus saving battery and providing smooth performance.
ratio 4:3 The HW0245 is excellent for reading, browsing, spreadsheets, documents, and splitting the screen.

External Screen

• Type: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
• Size: 6.5 inch
• Update Rate: 120Hz
• Accuracy: 1080 × 2520
• Brightness: Up 2600 nits peak
• Protection: Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2

The HW0248 external screen is very practical in size, allowing you to use it like a regular mobile phone without having to open it all the time.

Performance

• System: Android 16
• Interface: One UI 8
• Updates: Up to 7 Major Android Upgrades
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
• Manufacturing Accuracy: 3nm
• Graphics Processor: Adreno 830
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage:
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
• does not support memory cards.

The HW0255 performs very well and is suitable for multitasking, opening more than one application, DeX, Galaxy AI, watching content, light editing, and heavy use.

Rear Cameras

Primary Camera

200MP
Lens Aperture f/1.7
Afterfocal 24mm
sensor 1/1.3″
with PDAF and OIS.

The HW0256 is the most powerful camera in the device, similar to the higher-end Z Fold series, suitable for detail, everyday photography and portraits.

Zoom Camera

10MP Telephoto
Lens Aperture f/2.4
Afterfocal 67mm
Optical Zoom 3x
with PDAF and OIS.

is suitable for portrait photography and capturing people and details from a distance.

Wide Camera

12MP Ultrawide
Lens Aperture f/2.2
Angle 120°
with Dual Pixel PDAF.

is suitable for landscapes, groups, and wide-angle photography.

Video

The HW0261 specifications circulating indicate cameras very close to those of the Galaxy Z Fold7, thus the experience is strong in video and social media, but the main distinguishing feature of the device is not professional video, but rather the large screen and productivity.

Front Cameras

Indoor Monitor Camera:

10MP Ultrawide

External Monitor Camera:

10MP Wide

The HW0265 front cameras are suitable for calls and meetings, but the best thing about a device like this is to use the rear cameras with the external screen if you want higher selfie quality.

Sound

• Stereo Headphones
• No 3.5mm input

The HW0266's sound is suitable for viewing and meetings, but the device is primarily geared towards productivity and a large screen rather than an exceptional audio experience.

Contact

• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 5.4
• NFC
• GPS / GALILEO / GLONASS / BDS / QZSS
• USB Type-C
• supports eSIM depending on the market.

Protection

• Resistance rating stated: IP48
• withstands water up to approximately 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
• The HW0271 has better resistance than no protection, but it is less than IP68, especially in dust.

Note:

Foldable devices generally require more care because of the hinge and the internal screen, and this is much more important in the Tri-Fold device with two hinges.

Battery and Charging

• Battery: 5600mAh
• Three-cell battery system distributed across device components
• Wired Charging: 45W
• Wireless Charging: 15W
• Wireless Reverse Charging: 4.5W

Samsung said it was the largest battery they had ever offered in a foldable phone at the time of the announcement.

Price

• Price in America: Approximately $2,899
• The HW0279 is a very Ultra Premium device, and its price is higher than traditional Z Fold devices.

Brief Summary

Strengths:

• is a very rare Tri-Fold design from Samsung.
• A large 10-inch inner display.
• A practical 6.5-inch cover display.
• is very suitable for productivity and multitasking.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor.
• 16GB RAM.
• Main Camera 200MP.
• The HW0287 has a 5600mAh battery, the largest in Samsung's Fold at the time of the announcement.
• Long updates up to 7 Android upgrades.
• One UI and Galaxy AI are excellent on a large screen.

Weaknesses:

• Weight: Very heavy, 309 grams.
• The price is too high.
• The device is thick and closed at 12.9 mm.
• IP48 resistance is less than IP68.
• The HW0294 45W wired charging is not fast compared to Chinese competitors.
• Wireless charging only 15W.
• does not support memory cards.
• The HW0296 internal screen and triple folding mechanism require great attention.

is the most suitable client for him:
is for someone who wants a very high-end productivity device that combines a mobile phone and a tablet, which he uses for work, reading, meetings, multitasking, presentations, files, and watching content… and he doesn't care about the high price or the large weight.