Samsung is already re-evaluating the TriFold, and this time, they're beginning with the hinge.

      The TriFold might not have had a long presence in the market, but its successor is already being designed to be more durable and fold flatter.

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      The original Galaxy Z TriFold didn’t last long enough in the market to become a staple before Samsung discontinued it. Launched on January 30, 2026, as the first mass-market triple-fold smartphone in the United States, it was phased out just three months later.

      Nonetheless, Samsung remains committed to the idea and is currently developing a sequel, beginning with the hinge.

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      Why is the hinge so important?

      Industry sources indicate that Samsung is crafting a completely new hinge mechanism aimed at making the TriFold 2 significantly slimmer. According to a Korean blog called Naver, the company may emphasize a “lightweight and ultra-slim design.”

      The new hinge for the TriFold 2 has reportedly passed most of the necessary verification processes. Currently, the device is slated for a mid-2027 release (assuming all goes according to plan). For those interested in foldable devices, this may feel like a long wait, but a sleeker triple-foldable could be worth it.

      In a triple-folding smartphone, the hinge serves a crucial role—it is the key element that shapes the overall experience. If it’s poorly designed, the result is a bulky, fragile device that few would want to carry.

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      How does this also benefit other Samsung foldables?

      The original Galaxy Z TriFold measures 3.9-4.2 mm when flat and 12.9 mm when folded, which is quite impressive for a three-panel device.

      Here's where it becomes particularly noteworthy, not just for TriFold fans. A simplified but enhanced version of the hinge used in the original TriFold, with some technical refinements, could also be adopted for the Fold 8 and Flip 8.

      This means the engineering advancements behind a premium foldable device may extend to Samsung’s more mainstream foldable models.

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