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Samsung says it is weighing a follow-up to its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge after sales were weaker than other models, with no firm decision on a TriFold but ongoing work on a wider Galaxy Z Fold and an evolved S-Pen; the niche TriFold’s high price and thickness keep its fate uncertain while the company explores broader foldable options and future display/stylus tech.
Motorola says the Razr Fold will move from preview to a full reveal on March 2 at MWC 2026. The foldable features an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO main display, a 6.6-inch cover screen, and a quad-camera setup led by a 50MP main sensor (plus 50MP ultrawide/macro, 50MP 3x telephoto), plus 32MP external selfie and 20MP internal camera. Color options include Pantone Blackened Blue and Lily White, with Moto Pen Ultra stylus support. A US release date hasn’t been announced, and pricing is expected to be competitive with Galaxy Z Fold 7.
An editorial foresees Apple delaying its first foldable iPhone (the iPhone Fold) past 2026, potentially launching in 2027 or 2028 with a separate event from the iPhone 18 lineup, and argues a companion iPhone Flip would help maximize attention and profits; the piece also touches on tech details like crease-free folding and new OLED encapsulation, while contrasting Apple’s approach with Samsung’s foldables.
Samsung confirms a February 20 restock for the Galaxy Z TriFold, its ultra-premium foldable with a rumored 10-inch internal display, after the initial US launch sold out in under 30 minutes. The limited quantities will likely be scarce again; the device starts at $2,899 with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, and shares the same cover display and chipset as the Galaxy Z Fold7. Some early units reportedly showed display issues, and Samsung has not disclosed restock quantities as coverage draws comparisons to rivals like the Huawei Mate XT.
Rumors ahead of a September launch claim the iPhone 18 Pro will gain at least five major upgrades: a smaller Dynamic Island with some Face ID components hidden under the display, a variable-aperture on the 48 MP camera, a more efficient A20 Pro built on a 2-nanometer process, and new Apple N2 and C2 modem/connectivity chips, with chatter that a foldable iPhone (the iPhone Fold) could debut in the future.
A rumored 5,500 mAh battery in Apple's foldable iPhone could push Samsung to finally cross the 5,000 mAh threshold in future Galaxy devices, potentially sparking a broader race to bigger batteries across flagship phones and reshaping how battery life is marketed.
Weibo leaker Instant Digital claims Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Fold, will pack a 5500 mAh battery—the largest ever inside an iPhone—along with a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch cover display, aided by silicon-carbon tech to enable the larger cell; the device is expected to debut this year with the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Air 2, at a rumored price of $2,000–$2,500.
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide with a 7.6-inch inner display in a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.4-inch cover screen, promising tablet-like productivity, better ergonomics, and a wider, more usable form factor. It’s positioned as a mainstream foldable, with around one million units planned, and is set to challenge Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone ahead of a Q3 2026 Galaxy Unpacked launch.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, priced around $2.9K, launched in the US and sold out within minutes. The official site currently shows it as sold out or out of stock with no restock timeframe. Early adopters appeared willing to pay the premium, and the device earned positive hands-on praise at CES from outlets like Mashable and CNET.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold in the US at $2,899 (512GB, Crafted Black) and it sold out in about 20 minutes; Samsung did not disclose unit counts and noted that availability was limited, with earlier restrictions in Korea. The device is pitched as a tech showcase and is reportedly sold at a loss to appeal to foldable enthusiasts.
Nikkei Asia corroborates rumors of a staggered iPhone release: foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro/Max are expected in the second half of 2026, with the standard iPhone 18 and a potential iPhone 18e shipping in the first half of 2027, and a second-generation iPhone Air in the pipeline. The strategy is designed to optimize resources, ease supply-chain pressures, and maximize premium-model revenue amid rising memory-costs and supplier shifts toward AI firms; Apple has not officially confirmed the schedule change.
Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Z TriFold to the United States with in-store hands-on demos at select Samsung Experience Stores, as pricing and official US availability are announced in the coming days; initial availability is expected to be limited.
Samsung is offering a $1,000 instant discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 when you trade in a qualifying device, bringing the 256GB model to $999 (512GB/1TB variants can also be discounted up to $1,000). If you don’t have a trade-in, a straight $350 discount is available. Trade-in values vary by device (Fold 6 or Galaxy S25 Ultra can fetch the full $1,000; S25+ around $600; S25 Edge and standard S25 around $430–$466). All colors, including Mint, are eligible for the discount.
A Samsung Community Forum post describes a Galaxy Z TriFold whose 10-inch internal display shows a long vertical strip of dead pixels on the left edge only a month after purchase, with no external damage. The owner notes the device isn’t covered by Samsung insurance and repair costs are likely high, tapping into ongoing durability concerns for foldable devices after prior hinge issues observed in stores.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026, a three-panel foldable that opens to a 10-inch tablet-like display while keeping a 6.5-inch cover screen; it trades extreme thinness for practicality, weighs about 309 g, and uses two hinges with discreet creases. It includes a 200 MP main camera, 12 MP ultrawide, 10 MP tele, two 10 MP selfies, a 5,600 mAh battery, and 45W charging with a charger brick included. Available now in Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore and UAE, with a US release planned for Q1 and price not announced.