All articles tagged with #foldable phones
A technology-focused piece weighs Motorola's Razr Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold—two book-style foldables—and explains why each tempts the author for very different reasons, highlighting the distinct design, usability, and trade-off considerations that come with these new form factors.
Motorola unveiled the Razr Fold at CES 2026, a book-style foldable smartphone with dual screens, a triple 50MP camera system, and a vegan leather finish, expected to launch in summer. The company also announced a FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition of the Razr, a new premium line called Signature, and various Moto accessories, alongside a unified AI assistant Qira and a concept AI pendant Project Maxwell.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, showcased at CES 2026, is a bulky but innovative foldable phone with a 10-inch tablet-like display, advanced hinge technology, and durable design, offering a compelling multitasking experience despite its size and price.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, showcased at CES 2026, is a highly practical foldable device that combines a phone and tablet in one, featuring a sleek design, a 6.5-inch cover display, a 10-inch internal display, and impressive camera capabilities. It offers a more utilitarian alternative to traditional foldables, with a focus on productivity and portability, and is set to launch in the US in the first quarter, with pricing likely around the $2,000 mark.
CES 2026 will showcase major tech trends including RGB TVs with enhanced color and size, new laptop chips from Intel and AMD, innovative robots like LG's CLOiD, multiple foldable phones from Samsung and Motorola, and a resurgence of smart glasses, all heavily integrated with AI technology.
Foldable phones are set to become more diverse and popular in 2026, with new designs like flip, book-style, trifolds, and wide-screen models, driven by innovations and rumors of an upcoming foldable iPhone, leading to a projected 30% growth in shipments.
Samsung is working on lighter foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the Flip potentially weighing 150g and the Fold 8 possibly featuring a larger 5,000mAh battery, though some weight reductions seem unlikely. Despite rising component costs, Samsung may keep the Galaxy S26 series prices stable but could increase prices for some Galaxy A series models.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, a high-priced and experimental foldable phone with design flaws and limited practicality, highlights the ongoing challenges in the foldable smartphone market, which remains a niche with little mainstream success and significant engineering tradeoffs.
CES 2026 in Las Vegas will showcase the latest in consumer tech, including new Micro RGB TVs from Samsung and LG, innovative foldable phones from Samsung and Motorola, advanced robots from LG, Samsung, and Roborock, self-driving cars from Sony Honda and others, powerful new chips from Intel, Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm, and a strong emphasis on AI integration across devices and systems.
Samsung is selling the Galaxy Z TriFold at a loss, intentionally pricing it lower to encourage adoption and test the market, with the expectation of making profits through software and services later. The device costs Samsung more to produce than its sale price, reflecting a strategic move to promote foldable technology despite initial financial losses.
The Galaxy Z TriFold performs poorly in durability tests, especially in bend resistance, with the device breaking easily under stress, unlike the more resilient Galaxy Z Fold 7, raising concerns about its long-term durability and repair costs.
The article compares the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and Huawei Mate XT foldable phones, highlighting their design differences, display versatility, build quality, and features. The Galaxy Z TriFold folds in a 'U' shape and offers a tablet-to-phone experience, while the Huawei Mate XT folds in a 'Z' shape, providing multiple usage modes including a mini-tablet and wide-screen tablet. The Mate XT is slimmer and feels more premium, but the Galaxy Z TriFold has better water resistance, a more durable display, and runs on a more globally accessible OS. Both phones are high-end, with the Galaxy Z TriFold offering more advanced hardware and software support.
Samsung is developing a new foldable phone with a wide, iPhone Fold-like design, ahead of Apple's expected launch of a similar device in 2026.
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, a new foldable phone with a three-panel design, builds upon the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with differences in size, price, and hinge design. It features a larger 10-inch internal display, a heavier weight, and a higher starting price, aiming to offer a more tablet-like experience that is still pocketable. Both devices share similar camera setups, performance, and water resistance ratings, but the TriFold's unique tri-panel foldable design and larger screen make it suitable for multitasking and media consumption, positioning it as a versatile, productivity-focused device.
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