Trending Now - Samsung Halts Galaxy Z Trifold Sales Just Months After Launch
WHO:
Samsung, a South Korean technology company
Dong-A Ilbo, a South Korean newspaper
Engadget, a technology news website
WHAT:
Samsung has reportedly sold just 6,000 units of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea since its launch on December 12th, 2025.
An unnamed Samsung spokesperson stated that sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold will be discontinued in the United States once the remaining inventory is cleared.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was sold in small batches through Samsung's website, with each batch selling out within minutes.
The device briefly traded for nearly three times its retail price on the secondary market in South Korea.
Samsung has reportedly stocked and sold just 6,000 units of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea since its launch on December 12th, 2025.
An unnamed Samsung spokesperson stated that sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold will be discontinued in the United States once the remaining inventory is cleared.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in South Korea in December 2025, ahead of its larger debut in the United States and other markets in January 2026.
The retail price of the Galaxy Z TriFold is $2,899.
Samsung is expected to conduct one more restock of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea during the week of March 13th, 2026.
Samsung will end sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on March 17th, 2026.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was sold in limited quantities, with approximately 3,000 units sold across the first two allotments.
The retail price of the Galaxy Z TriFold is nearly $3,000.
The device was sold in small batches through Samsung's website, selling out within minutes.
Samsung is expected to restock the device in South Korea this week, which may be the final restock.
WHERE:
The Galaxy Z TriFold was sold in limited quantities in South Korea and the United States.
South Korea
United States
WHEN:
Samsung is expected to conduct one more restock of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on March 17th, 2026.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in January 2026.
Sales will cease in South Korea on March 17th, 2026.
WHY:
Industry sources indicated that Samsung never intended the Galaxy Z TriFold to be a mass-market product, describing it as a proof of concept rather than a revenue-generating device.
Rising costs of components like DRAM and NAND flash have left virtually no profit margin on the device.
Industry sources indicated that Samsung never intended the Galaxy Z TriFold to be a mass-market product, describing it as a proof of concept rather than a revenue-generating device.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was intended as a technology showcase rather than a revenue-generating product.
Rising costs of components like DRAM and NAND flash have left virtually no profit margin on the device.
Samsung is not working on a Galaxy Z TriFold successor at this time.
HOW:
The Galaxy Z TriFold was only available for purchase directly from Samsung's website, and it is currently listed as “sold out” in the United States.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was sold in limited quantities and through online sales, with no review units sent to the media.
The device briefly traded for nearly three times its retail price on the secondary market in South Korea.
(UPDATED March 17, 2026 19:22 UTC)
Samsung has sold only 6,000 units of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea since its launch last December, and a spokesperson has announced that sales will be discontinued in the U.S. once the remaining inventory is cleared. The device, which was sold in small batches through Samsung's website, briefly traded for nearly three times its retail price on the secondary market, and another restock is expected today. Industry sources reveal that Samsung never intended for the Galaxy Z TriFold to be a mass-market product, viewing it more as a proof of concept amid rising component costs that have left little profit margin.
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 17:21 UTC)
Samsung has sold just 6,000 units of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea since its launch on December 12, 2025. An unnamed spokesperson for Samsung announced that sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold will be discontinued in the United States once the remaining inventory is cleared. Currently, the device is only available for purchase directly from Samsung's website, where it is now listed as “sold out” in the U.S.
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 07:21 UTC)
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea, with a retail price of $2,899, ahead of its wider release in the United States and other markets set for January 2026. The company plans to conduct one more restock of this limited-quantity device in South Korea during the week of March 13, 2026. Industry sources reveal that Samsung views the Galaxy Z TriFold more as a proof of concept rather than a mass-market product aimed at generating significant revenue.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 23:13 UTC)
Samsung has announced that it will end sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on March 17, 2026, after selling approximately 3,000 units since its launch in January. The device, which was intended as a technology showcase rather than a revenue generator, has faced challenges due to rising component costs and will not have a successor in development. Although Samsung is expected to restock the Galaxy Z TriFold this week, it has been sold in limited quantities online and briefly traded for nearly three times its retail price on the secondary market.