Samsung debuts 1st trifold smartphone

Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its first so-called trifold smartphone, flaunting its engineering prowess in foldable devices even as the broader category has yet to catch on with consumers.

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The Galaxy Z Trifold is part of a subset of folding phones with two hinges that transform them into larger, tablet-sized devices.

The handset, called the Galaxy Z TriFold, is part of a small subset of folding phones that have two hinges, allowing them to transform into larger, tablet-sized devices. Samsung is initially launching it in South Korea on December 12 with a price of 3.59 million won (about $2,450). It plans to sell the phone in the US, but hasn't yet shared pricing. The TriFold will also be available in other markets, including China, Taiwan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.