We’ve been hearing a lot about Samsung’s upcoming tri-folding device, and while the exact details of the smartphone are still being kept tightly under wraps with all rumored reveals having come and gone, the latest leaks continue to drip out. The most recent information is a price leak for the highly anticipated tri-folding device, which suggests Samsung’s new foldable will actually be a bit cheaper than previously rumored figures indicated.
Price Barrier Challenges for Foldables
One thing that has always been a bit of an obstacle to overcome with Samsung’s foldables is the substantial price tag associated with these premium devices. Even Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs more than $2,000 depending on the specific model and configuration, setting a high benchmark for the category.
New Pricing Leak Details
- Previous rumors: Around 4 million won (~$2,718)
- Latest leak: Approximately 3.6 million won (~$2,446) in Korea
- Source: Korean blogger yeux1122 citing internal sales channel announcement
- Likely applies to: Base storage variant
Launch and Availability Expectations
Because of the high expectations, people anticipated Samsung’s tri-fold would be substantially more expensive—after all, it features an entirely new triple-folding display mechanism to account for in production costs. Samsung often offers storage upgrades for free at the time of launch for its new phones, so consumers may be able to get higher capacity for the same price—at least for the initial few weeks following debut.
Anticipated Specifications
- 10-inch unfolded main display
- Larger battery capacity than Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Single color and storage configuration at launch
- Unclear US market availability
Even a few hundred dollars of savings compared to earlier $2,718 rumors could be the key factor that helps entice more consumers to pick up Samsung’s first tri-fold device when it finally makes its highly anticipated debut, potentially before the end of the year.
