Samsung debuts multi-folding phone; will be available in S'pore from Dec 19

SEOULSamsung Electronics unveiled on Dec 2 its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where competition is expected to intensify.

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The Galaxy Z Trifold is priced at about 3.59 million won (S$3,170) and unfolds into a 254mm (10-inch) display, using three panels. Analysts said it is more likely to be a technology showcase rather than a volume-driving flagship. PHOTO: REUTERS

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The Galaxy Z TriFold will be available in Singapore from Dec 19, Samsung Singapore announced on Dec 2.

Singapore customers will be invited to register their interest via samsung.com from Dec 3 to 10, and will be sent a reminder to purchase the device on the website from Dec 12.

The new model will first go on sale in South Korea on Dec 12 and be rolled out in China, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates within 2025. The US launch is expected as early as the first quarter of 2026.

Upon its launch, the Galaxy Z TriFold will be on display at the Samsung Experience Stores at VivoCity, 313 @ Somerset and Jurong Point for hands-on discovery.