SEOUL/KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 27, 2025 – Samsung’s highly anticipated entry into the triple-folding smartphone market, the Galaxy Z TriFold, has become the talk of the tech world this week. While the device has officially sold out in its initial markets like South Korea and the UAE within 24 hours of launch, a viral durability test has raised serious concerns about its build quality.
Massive Hype & Sales Released earlier this month (December 12) in limited markets, the Galaxy Z TriFold is Samsung’s answer to the Huawei Mate XT. Despite a staggering price tag of approximately $2,450 (approx. NPR 3.2 Lakhs), stock ran out almost immediately.
- The Appeal: The device unfolds into a massive 10-inch tablet, powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and featuring a 200MP main camera.
The Controversy: “It Snapped!” Just days after customers got their hands on the device, popular tech reviewer JerryRigEverything posted a durability test video that has gone viral.
- The Failure: Unlike the sturdy Galaxy Z Fold 7, the new TriFold snapped completely when bent backward (in the wrong direction) during the stress test.
- The Cause: The device is incredibly thin at just 3.9mm when unfolded. While this makes it sleek, critics argue the aluminum frame lacks the structural integrity needed for such a large surface area.
- Samsung’s Defense: Samsung has stated the device is rated for over 200,000 standard folds, but warned users against applying force in the non-folding direction.
Global Availability For Nepali tech enthusiasts hoping to import one, the wait might be long. The US and global release is scheduled for Q1 2026.