The smartphone landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Samsung, the undisputed king of foldable phones, is reportedly considering a US launch for its highly anticipated tri-fold device. While details remain scarce, whispers from a source close to Samsung, as reported by CNN Business, suggest the company is actively evaluating which global markets will welcome this revolutionary device, with the US firmly in the running.
This launch would be monumental. Currently, no tri-fold smartphone is available in the US market. Samsung could thus become the first to bring this cutting-edge technology to American consumers. While Huawei’s Mate XT exists, its global reach is severely limited, leaving a clear path for Samsung to dominate this nascent segment.
However, several factors are likely influencing Samsung’s decision. The reported price tag of around $3,000 places the Galaxy TriFold firmly in the luxury segment, pricing it out of reach for the average consumer. This significant cost, coupled with the device's first-generation status and complex engineering, suggests a limited initial release is far more probable than a mass-market rollout.
Leaks suggest a potential launch in China and South Korea as early as October or November. If the US does receive the Galaxy TriFold, it would represent a bold move by Samsung, signaling their continued commitment to innovation and pushing the boundaries of smartphone design. The question isn't if Samsung *can* bring this groundbreaking device to the US, but rather if they *will*. And the answer, it seems, is closer than ever before.
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Originally published at: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-tri-fold-us-launch-3599233/
