Samsung TriFold Phone Price & Launch: $2,899 in U.S. – Hits Stores This Week

Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious foldable yet: the Galaxy TriFold (official name still listed as “Galaxy TriFold” in early marketing). Announced in late 2025 and now confirmed for U.S. launch this week (pre-orders open now, in-store availability starting late January/early February 2026), the device carries a starting price of $2,899 — making it the most expensive mainstream smartphone Samsung has ever sold.Key Specs & FeaturesDisplay: 10-inch inner foldable OLED (unfolded), 6.5-inch cover display when fully closed; second intermediate state for tablet-like usage. Minimal crease thanks to new ultra-thin glass and hinge tech. Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (overclocked variant) with vapor-chamber cooling. Cameras: Triple rear (200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 10MP 5x telephoto); 12MP under-display front camera. Battery: 5,000mAh with 65W wired + 25W wireless charging. S Pen support: Built-in slot + included S Pen Fold Edition. Storage/RAM: Starts at 512GB / 16GB RAM (no 256GB option); up to 1TB / 16GB configuration. Build: Titanium frame, IPX8 water resistance, reinforced hinge rated for 500,000+ folds. Pricing & AvailabilityU.S. starting price: $2,899 (512GB base model) Higher configs: $3,199 (1TB), $3,499 (1TB + exclusive color) Pre-order bonuses: Free Galaxy Watch Ultra or Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (while supplies last), 50% off Samsung Care+, trade-in credits up to $1,000. Launch markets: U.S., South Korea, China, UK, Germany, UAE first wave; wider rollout in March–April 2026. Why $2,899? And Who Is It For?Samsung positions the TriFold as the ultimate productivity and media device — a phone that replaces both a tablet and a laptop for power users, content creators, executives, and early adopters willing to pay a premium for cutting-edge form factor. The price reflects:Exotic hinge engineering (multiple patents filed) Custom display stack (Samsung Display exclusive) Limited initial production yields Positioning above the Galaxy Z Fold 7 ($1,799–$2,099 range) Critics already call it “overpriced” and “niche”; supporters say it’s the future of foldables if the execution matches the ambition.At digital8hub.com, we cover foldable phones, Samsung launches, premium smartphone trends, tech pricing, and more. For comparisons (TriFold vs. Z Fold 7 vs. Huawei Mate XT), hands-on expectations, or trade-in calculators, explore our gadgets and buying guides.The TriFold is here — at $2,899 it’s a statement piece. Whether it’s a game-changer or a rich-kid flex, we’ll find out very soon.