UAE will be among first nations to get Samsung’s multi-folding phone

Consumers in the UAE will be among the first in the world to be able to buy Samsung’s first multi-folding smartphone, which was unveiled on Tuesday.

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Samsung’s latest device aims to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where competition is expected to intensify.

The launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold marks Samsung's bid to reinforce its footing in a segment where Chinese rivals have been gaining ground, even as analysts say the high price and production challenges mean foldable devices are likely to remain a niche category for now.

The Galaxy Z TriFold is priced at about 3.59 million won ($2,440.17) and unfolds into a 253.1 millimetre (10-inch) display, using three panels. It is nearly 25 per cent larger than Samsung’s latest foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 model.