Samsung is ending sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on March 17, just three months after the foldable phone launched. The premium device carried a price close to $2,900 and quickly sold out during every restock. Despite strong demand and fast sellouts, Samsung is now preparing to stop selling the model in its home market as the limited production run comes to an end.
South Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo reported that Samsung decided to halt domestic sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold after only a few months on the market. The company has not confirmed the report publicly. However, the phone will continue selling in the United States until the remaining inventory runs out.
Limited batches sold out within minutes
Samsung never positioned the Galaxy Z TriFold as a mass-market smartphone. Instead, the company released small batches through its online store every one or two weeks. Each restock sold out in just a few minutes, which quickly created shortages and strong demand among enthusiasts.
Industry reports suggest Samsung shipped roughly 3,000 units across the first two sales rounds. The company also avoided sending review devices to media outlets, which reinforced the idea that the TriFold existed mainly as a limited showcase device.
The Galaxy Z TriFold introduced a new foldable design that connects three displays. When folded, it offers a screen similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series at about 6.5 inches. Once unfolded, the device expands to nearly 10 inches, which creates a tablet-like experience.
Industry sources say rising prices for components such as DRAM, NAND flash, and processors reduced profit margins on the device. Because of these rising costs, Samsung reportedly viewed the TriFold as a demonstration of its foldable technology rather than a product designed to generate large revenue.
