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Samsung Z TriFold Review: Huge BUT Flawed
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- Published on Mar 8, 2026
- I finally got my hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and here's my full review! It was super interesting and fun to use it...but my experience wasn't without some hidden flaws. The TriFold costs more than a flagship phone + flagship tablet (or even laptop) combined 😬 Do you think it could be worth it?
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Agree samsung needs to bring back the s pen for the fold/ trifold series!
This is the most detailed review of the Z Trifold that I have ever seen so far! Fantastic!
You must have never heard of flossy carter. 😂
@James-In oh I know flossy! Just have not seen HIS review on the trifold YET!!! Never came up in my subs section or recommended!
@T3CHGY007lol he has not one, but TWO, 1hr+ review videos on the z trifold man.
@James-Inhmm I will have to look for it for I sub to him and I am not sure why RUclips did not show it in my sub section or recommended😢
Finally I was waiting for the review from the moment I saw your RUclips short. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
This is such an excellent comprehensive review! It covers everything we will ever need about the Samsung Z Trifold, and Ella organized the information so well, that it is easy to absorb. Thank you Ella!
the best thing about is it the fact that while it is samsung's first tri-fold, they've already matured in the foldable category so it actually feels like a "proper" product and not a concept product released to test the waters.
Samsung 100% was holding back remember they had working foldable trifold displays that could be used and folded they choose the g fold
Love your contents Ella
100% BEST post yet on the Tri Fold. Thank YOU. luv how you edit too.. the little circle of you popping up in the upper right while showing the device, the outfit changes... it really makes a big difference, and allows for a longer more detailed and meaningful review.. which this device deserves . Amazing job for an amazing phone.
Very impressive engineering from Samsung and awesome presentation and preparation from Ella. It's amazing how she managed to squeeze in every detail most others would ignore, in such a concise video. Pretty much answered any possible questions and some I didn't know I had yet.
Fantastic informative review, one of the best I have seen.
Very good review from a practical use point of view.
Your voice is electric. Make your reviews 🔥
An excellent review. Pure benchmark for other tech reviewers. Looking forward to seeing the new one in the future.
Thanks. Going to do what I did with the fold series and wait till the 3rd model comes out.
Love your videos!
1 million subs for Ella guy's 🎉🎉
Let's go.
Best video for the trifold ever ❤
Why anti reflective coating matters? Most people install screen protectors.
Tri fold finally solves aspect ratio issue on book style foldable, hopefully more manufacturers follows soon with better speaker, better camera and better batteries life with reduced price
Samsung is gamechanger brand
Nice review 👍
The new snap feature on all their flip/fold phones, the desktop mode, cant wait for the next trifold.
The lack of resolution IS noticeable. I don't pay 3000$ without being able to watch 4k content. Also thanks for mentioning the luminosity, you're the only reviewer I've seen mentioning that
I hope the next iteration has the main cameras on the back of the middle panel. I feel like the folding mechanism will feel more natural rather than the rolling to the right style fold. Plus having magsafe or mounting it in the center would be better too.
Grabe ang ganda..maam since ang dami mo ng phone pwede pahingi ng isa kahit 2024 model lang ok na ako..❤❤❤.😊😊
How is that the Tab S11 Ultra, the spen doesn't need to be charged.
The trifold is only first gen. It will have some flaws but I feel they have a home run here.
Samsung has already unveiled its seamless screen technology focuses on eliminating visible creases in foldables, reducing bezels in display walls, and enhancing motion clarity in smartphones at CES 2026 in Vegas. And the next generation of the Z Trifold will come with it. (They also sold the technology to Apple, since Samsung Display produces all Apple's screens devices).
I wish it would have pen support, that was the main reason why I didn’t switch to a fold 7 from my s7
That Tri-fold transitions as fast as your outfit.☺️
Can you do a video on the latest change with Gemini Pro. It can now do Agentic Browsing with Gemini, and it's blowing my mind watching the mouse move around all by itself with an instruction or chat column on the side. Thanks Ella 🌷
The outside screen has an AR screen reflector applied !
I guees am the first to watch this video and this a great phone
Outstanding
Great audio
I'm pretty sure the TriFold comes with a preinstalled AR screen protector on the cover display that's the same as the anti-reflective screen protector sold separately for the Z Fold 7. You can see the edges in the video. Which is nice, but it'll probably get scratched pretty quickly like the ZF7 one does.
Samsung needs to give a special trade in offer to those of us who bought the z fold 7 but really wanted what the tri fold is. When i bought my z fold 7 in november, i really wanted a larger screen (tablet/phone) like the trifold.
Good review. I think I have a fold 7 (or 8) in my future. My Fold 5 is still holding up well. And Samsung Dex is dead? No way! that's an awesome feature! On days where I forgot my laptop, I was able to run WebEx meetings with my Fold 5 in Dex Mode.
can u make apps continue on cover screen after folding it closed?
first gen so I'll wait for later gen in the mean time sticking with the zfold7
It is almost perfect. However I cannot use it without a good case.
Best female tech reviewer on RUclips and not even close. Very well done review Ella
Pongale pista de audio..
can you review stock app on trifold?
Add that stand to your Amazon store! Also what was the frogger game?
Hey , can you dop a review of the OPPO X9 Pro ?
Great review! I would still rather just buy one tablet for each room of the house than get a single all-in-one device.
i didn't know you were tapped into Adelyn paik✨
Wow! If only I were that rich, I'd buy that.
The zTriFold that is all I got to say, thankx 4 d professional review there tech diva, be looking so good in those so good outfits, after your review I would not be surprised that the next foldable phone will improve and be enhanced, see u in the next video…😸📱☀️🧜♀️✨💎
Definitely an enthusiast phone for people with disposable income ill wait till the trifold 3 drops or my tablet and phone die
When is the new tri fold coming out?
Great review! I am VERY drawn to the Trifold for the multimedia capabilities, but I would actually get less out of it because it's that much more cumbersome than my Fold7.
I think the real next step won't be adding a second home, rather having the phone open up then unroll the inner display by spreading the halves. That way, you can have a Fold7-like experience, or choose to expand it further. Super complex to get right, though...
Nice video
I'm very jealous because it makes my Fold 6 looks smaller
First Gen I'll wait
Amazing device but still waiting for it to be back in stock.
Interesting, but seems it needs improvement
So am better waiting for the next trifold cause I have the s25 ultra might get the s26 ultra cause I dont want to loose brightness or quality on my videos
If it had Bluetooth s pen, 6 speakers w Bower Wilkins Subwoofer, 100 x zoom, 217 grams, more colors, micro sd card, anti reflection both screens, ir blaster, few of those things it would be the greatest phone of all time, with their next ultra version theres some work to be done at a 2900 price point same value as my Asus Zephyrus g16 5070 ti gaming laptop that plays Mario Galaxy 1, 2 at 60 fps
I prefer the Huawei Mate XTs. Faster charging, much better cameras, bigger brighter screen, pen support, better resolution, and it comes with a rotating kickstand case that protects the entire phone. Amazing, considering in the UK it costs £650 ($889) cheaper than Samsung's Tri fold.
I was like bro im i braindead or did she change outfits 😂
we iSheeps will only buy it if it has an APPLE LOGO at the back!
To avoid folding it the wrong way, just train your brain that the camera is on the right side. The camera notch is visible on the right side. Simple as that!
We have finally arived at the west world phone era. I honestly want to see a tablet like this as well
What an amazing video very detailed and deep dive explanation of the Galaxy trifold. Now. The question is is a device really worth it for the price. They're asking because here at least to me it wasn't a big factor when I upgraded to the Z fold seven, but here it could be because you're getting a 10-in display experience with the lack of S Pen support which that would have made the phone a bit more amazing of a work course, and the other thing is how many people are going to have 50% which is the discount they're offering to repair the device because it doesn't have or come with any insurance and you're getting it with the same internals of the fold seven the same rear cameras and you are borrowing crafted black from the special edition z-fold six. Once again, is it worth it? Will anybody have all that type of money to repair it in case it breaks as folding screens are still fragile.
glass displays may not be compared with the flex displays. They are two different types and standards.
They need to make a quad-fold that opens up to be 2.39:1 😄
I have the Magnificent SAMSUNG Z-Fold 7, and I have my $3K On Deck, the very second T-Mobile has the SAMSUNG Z-TriFold device for sale!
I find the mate xts to be better. Functionally display wise, the hardware, and most of all, I would never, ever buy tri Samsung, because it doesn't have a pen. The mate xts has an incredible pen with incredible groundbreaking technology. I have the mate Z6 and weekly. The xts is getting closer and closer in its software usage in terms of what the Z can do. My only limitation is my ability to figure it out
Now we just need a phone that folds diagonally into a triangle
8:16 no I why not supported s pen
I'm pretty happy with the Z Fold 7 so far and will wait for a significant upgrade with the crease/cameras/etc. before moving on to the next one. A larger screen alone (and an extra $1000) won't do it for me. Also, I've been shouting from the rooftops for months that the ZF7 battery life is actually really good, nice to see some validation here.
yeah companies like Samsung or Apple still kinda afraid to use Silicon Carbon batteries which I think is perfect for this form factor
How long can the anti-reflective coating last in actual real life usage? Why none of the creators dare to point it out😢
What kind of stand are you using…
ella, please made the comparison with Mate Xt, it's an interesting device also, and even have a pen support. but the drawbacks is the speed i think. your review is one of the most complete reveiew i've seen. soo cool.
the mate xt is better designed and better in everyway other than raw hardware power , the design is just so much more comfortable and the folding action is more satisfying as well
It’s really hard for me to use any android phone made for the US, after using the Vivo x200 ultra. That camera spoiled me.
I love her
OMG WOW I wants this device 🤩🤩🤩
If I had the money I'd ditch Apple for this but the lack of pen support feels like an own goal. Perhaps they were thinking people would just connect a keyboard. This would completely negate the need to travel with a laptop if you're away for a few weeks tbh.
It does not operate as a laptop just a tablet even on dexmode. Samsung tabs and phone were similar to laptops with dexmode until they messed up with the latest ui 8.0. Its so frustrating for us samsung users. Still this trifold is impressive
What do you use a stylus for?
@mcmach1I actually spent the majority of my time on pen up when I had the Z fold six on my spare time creating art and posting it for the community something you can't do with fold seven neither the trifold because there is no stylist. That's perfect like the S Pen and in my opinion. It's a Miss opportunity that could make the trifold a little better.
ella is so cute in sun dresses
I'd much rather have the best phone and tablet seperate. Tablets are working on becoming laptop standards, and their portable. Its worth it more then a niche gimmick phone
So Fold 7 got way better than TriFold wow
The only reason i didnt get this device is is due to the fact there is no in between compromise.either you use the slab or tablet..no dual screen like huaweis masterpiece...so fold 7 it is until samsung does better...
I use iPhone for personal use and the S25 Ultra for work, (both 1TB storage).
But I’d happily switch only having the tri-fold, IF the price was a bit more reasonable and the battery can last all day.
I don’t think that is possible yet.
I guess once Apple enters the fold arena, the competition might provide better battery - but price may not change much.
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Great review but here’s the killer question. Money no object, which of the three phones you discussed here would you actually buy - and why?
Seems like a nice device, but honestly "a lot more phone than the fold 7" is the best way to put it lol.
The video that I was waiting for. Samsung is the best brand and mos innovative in the technology industry right now. I know North Americans live a "cult" with Apple, but they lost the battles of IA and foldables gadgets a long time ago. The Z Trifold with Gemini makes the iPhone 17 Pro Max looks ancient.
if wan a better stereo then jus use a tablet and is much cheaper, this is something middle ground phone/tablet
I e got a fold 6, why, bacause 8t was refurbished (not used just unboxed) with a 1 year gt for £500. Then I have a tab A8 which has a really nice screen for content and epic speakers, cost me £50. Job done. And my contract, £200 for 100gb. Get this design, get the tech and yes, this will prove to be where it going and take a few years to get to a 0r8ce that makes sense... But for the next five years I'll stick to the two I have to make things work.
Man I’m getting way better life with my TriFold vs Fold 7
I don't care about the anti reflective screen etching: if you are bold enough to use it without protector it will wear off and scratch. It's useless to me, I always used hydrogel foils.
The only use case of this I might have is to watch movies in bed lying sideways
This thing needs s-pen support so badly. How incredible would it be to be able to carry it in your pocket and then write notes on a 10 inch display? Trifold 2 🙏
I need that phone 😅
I think you can open more than 5 apps using good lock
If your broke just say that
Phone been sold out since release first generations are always more expensive
I would rather buy the Motorola Razr fold 8 , which is a little bigger and comes with a stylus pen which is huge for a fold phone, plus it has a better screen and a powerful processor
My understanding is that the Motorola Razr fold 8 competes with the Fold 7 and the upcoming Z Fold 8, not the TriFold.
It got more than one year Samsung to copy HUAWEI. But still it is thicker than Huawei Tri-Fold
HUAWEI TRI-FOLD way better, way premium..
I do like it, but +300g is a lot, but its first gen and the price is a joke, but then again first-mover-product on other global markets like US., and its not like other trifold were cheaper and people seem willing to pay it, as they sold out fast, but also a highly limited release....
Looking at the market in 2026.. seems like most makers are going all in for foldables, so I reckon we will see positive price development
Samsung FOLD went from around 282g to 217g from V2 to V7, without to much development, before Z6 and 7.
Also worth noting that Si/C you get around 20 to 40% weight reduction on the same mAh, so gonna be interresting to see what Trifold fx Honor is working on, and a vendor that is leaning hard on Huawei (thirdparty) production plants and a vendor who's been rocking Si/C batt. since the very impressive Magic V2.
Samsung are King!
Do you do giveaways?😭
What do you mean the future is now 🤣
that price tag alone will be its own downfall
Doubtful, not at least with this first gen, it's new it's different, it's technically innovative even with the major drawbacks, it sold out twice, next gen however, they probably will lose out with the price and minor changes.