{"id":625865,"date":"2026-09-16T00:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T00:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/625865\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T00:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T00:32:22","slug":"samsung-is-fast-tracking-galaxy-z-trifold-2-after-iphone-duo-reveal-according-to-leaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/625865\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Is Fast-Tracking Galaxy Z TriFold 2 After iPhone Duo Reveal, According to Leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foldable phones<\/a> have never exactly been a powerhouse segment of the handset market, despite being flashy pieces of technology \u2013 but when Apple enters the fray, public interest is sure to follow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now that the iPhone Duo<\/a> has been revealed, and following strong early sales<\/a> for the Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/a> and Z Fold 8 Ultra<\/a>, Samsung is looking to fast-track a competing device, according to known leaker Lanzuk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A successor to the Galaxy Z TriFold<\/a> has reportedly been under development for months, with detailed patents<\/a> painting a picture of what we might expect from the new phone \u2013 it could be wider and shorter and might include a slot for the S Pen stylus.<\/p>\n

But Samsung is now reportedly considering an accelerated release timeline, which could mean the next Galaxy Z TriFold will launch in late 2026 or early 2027. Previous reports<\/a> indicated that the phone would likely be slated for a late 2027 release.<\/p>\n

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The first Galaxy Z TriFold had an expensive, limited release in the US. The phone was available starting in January, and despite a commanding starting price of $2,900, it sold out quickly before being discontinued<\/a> three months later. It felt like a more experimental product in Samsung\u2019s mobile lineup, but a second TriFold might signal a more serious commitment to this design.<\/p>\n

According to Lanzuk<\/a>, Samsung wants to produce the new TriFold handset at a \u201cnearly identical\u201d price, despite rising hardware costs. If people are willing to turn out in droves for the high-end iPhone Duo configurations \u2013 some of which cost more than $3,000 \u2013 this could prove to be a more competitive market niche than ever before.<\/p>\n

A Samsung representative didn\u2019t immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that the iPhone Duo hasn\u2019t officially hit the market yet and won\u2019t do so for another month. All the online buzz in the world isn\u2019t worth anything if the new foldable phone doesn\u2019t sell well, so Samsung may be watching how the market reacts to the Duo before reallocating any development resources.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z TriFold 2 has reportedly been under development for some time, so a shift in plans may signal renewed urgency and confidence in the market segment.<\/p>\n

The iPhone Duo will be released on Oct. 23 with a starting price of $1,999.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He’s previously covered mobile devices, home energy products and broadband. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. When Tyler’s not asking questions or doing research for his next assignment, you can find him in his home state of New Jersey, kicking back with a bagel and watching an action flick or playing a new video game.
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