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Samsung May Unveil Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Foldable Phone in 2026
Samsung may accelerate its plans for the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 following the announcement of the iPhone Duo. According to leaked information, the foldable phone could be unveiled in late 2026. Other sources point to 2027 as the earliest date. Under the previous plan, the device was expected to be released at the end of 2027. The date has not yet been confirmed, and the phone could still go on sale according to the previous schedule.
The new model is expected to be lighter, thinner and more durable, while its price is expected to remain at the previous level. The device has been in development for several months. Patents show a wider, shorter body as well as a slot for the S Pen. Samsung is also developing a separate device with a sliding display. That model, previously planned for 2027, could be unveiled at the same time as the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. The Galaxy Z TriFold initially went on sale in limited quantities in South Korea for approximately $2,500 (approximately AZN 4,250). It was claimed that Samsung lost money on every device. The phone entered the US market in January 2026 at $2,899 (approximately AZN 4,930) and quickly sold out. Sales were discontinued just 3 months later, and the product was also removed from the company’s store page. Although hardware costs have increased, Samsung wants to keep the Galaxy Z TriFold 2’s price almost the same as the first model. Its starting price is therefore expected to be approximately $2,899 again. Producing a thinner and stronger body at the same price could make manufacturing more difficult. The first device appeared to be more of a test model. The new version could show that Samsung is taking this phone form factor more seriously. The iPhone Duo will go on sale on October 23, with prices starting at $1,999 (approximately AZN 3,400). Some higher-end versions will cost more than $3,000 (approximately AZN 5,100). Because the phone has not yet reached the market, the level of buyer interest is unknown. Samsung may monitor the sales results before allocating additional funding and staff to the new model. Strong initial sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra models could also influence the decision. According to market analyses, Apple will become Samsung’s main competitor in foldable phones. Nevertheless, such devices still do not have a large share of the overall smartphone market. A Samsung representative did not comment on the report.
The new model is expected to be lighter, thinner and more durable, while its price is expected to remain at the previous level. The device has been in development for several months. Patents show a wider, shorter body as well as a slot for the S Pen. Samsung is also developing a separate device with a sliding display. That model, previously planned for 2027, could be unveiled at the same time as the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. The Galaxy Z TriFold initially went on sale in limited quantities in South Korea for approximately $2,500 (approximately AZN 4,250). It was claimed that Samsung lost money on every device. The phone entered the US market in January 2026 at $2,899 (approximately AZN 4,930) and quickly sold out. Sales were discontinued just 3 months later, and the product was also removed from the company’s store page. Although hardware costs have increased, Samsung wants to keep the Galaxy Z TriFold 2’s price almost the same as the first model. Its starting price is therefore expected to be approximately $2,899 again. Producing a thinner and stronger body at the same price could make manufacturing more difficult. The first device appeared to be more of a test model. The new version could show that Samsung is taking this phone form factor more seriously. The iPhone Duo will go on sale on October 23, with prices starting at $1,999 (approximately AZN 3,400). Some higher-end versions will cost more than $3,000 (approximately AZN 5,100). Because the phone has not yet reached the market, the level of buyer interest is unknown. Samsung may monitor the sales results before allocating additional funding and staff to the new model. Strong initial sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra models could also influence the decision. According to market analyses, Apple will become Samsung’s main competitor in foldable phones. Nevertheless, such devices still do not have a large share of the overall smartphone market. A Samsung representative did not comment on the report.