Tracking Galaxy Z TriFold 2 After iPhone Duo Reveal, According to Leaks
Samsung is reportedly accelerating the development of a successor to its Galaxy Z TriFold phone following the market entry of the Apple iPhone Duo. The company aims to launch the device by late 2026 or early 2027, maintaining a premium price point despite rising hardware costs.
Why it matters
This signals a shift in the foldable smartphone market as major players like Samsung and Apple compete for dominance in the ultra-premium handset segment.
The successor to Samsung’s first TriFold phone may now have an accelerated release timeline.
Read full bio September 15, 2026, 6:00 pm ET
The Galaxy Z TriFold was discontinued shortly after its US release. But there might soon be a successor. Patrick Holland/CNET Foldable phones have never exactly been a powerhouse segment of the handset market, despite being flashy pieces of technology – but when Apple enters the fray, public interest is sure to follow .
Now that the iPhone Duo has been revealed, and following strong early sales for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra , Samsung is looking to fast-track a competing device, according to known leaker Lanzuk .
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