UAE snapped up Samsung’s tri-fold phone in minutes

Samsung says its new Galaxy Z TriFold sold out in the UAE within minutes on 19 December 2025. It’s being positioned as Samsung’s most ambitious foldable yet — and a clear signal that the UAE is still a first-stop market for expensive, early tech. The phone’s whole point is flexibility: closed, it’s a “normal” pocketable device. Open, it becomes a 10-inch screen built for work, split-screen multitasking, and bigger-format entertainment.

If you missed it, you’re not alone.

What happened in the UAE

Samsung’s message is simple: the UAE allocation didn’t last long.

• Sold out within minutes in the UAE after launch
• Framed as “exceptional demand” for a limited-edition device
• Available in five countries globally, with the UAE getting early access

Samsung is also leaning into the idea that the UAE is a premium, early-adopter market — which tracks with how quickly high-end foldables tend to land here.

If you want the wider “what is this thing?” breakdown, here’s our earlier coverage: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold launches in the UAE.

The TriFold’s main feature: a 10-inch screen that folds twice

The TriFold is meant to go beyond the usual “fold into a tablet” pitch.

• Tri-fold structure designed for switching between phone use and a larger workspace
• Opens into a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
• Built for multi-window productivity and bigger-screen entertainment

In plain terms, it’s aiming to replace the “phone + small tablet” combo for people who actually do emails, docs, calls, and content on the move.

For a reality check on where foldables sit right now (and what else is worth buying in the UAE), this guide is handy: Best foldable phones in the UAE (2025).

Specs Samsung is pushing

Samsung highlights three things: power, camera, and battery.

• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
• 200MP camera system
• Samsung’s largest foldable battery to date (as described in the release)

Samsung also says durability got attention this time:

• Newly engineered hinge system
• Reinforced Armor Aluminum frame
• Titanium hinge housing for multi-fold durability

If you’re the cautious type (fair), Samsung’s official UAE product page is the place to watch for restocks and official purchase options: Samsung UAE Galaxy Z TriFold buy page.

Galaxy AI and DeX: the “work on a big screen” pitch

Samsung claims its AI features are optimised for the larger display, with a focus on multitasking and creative workflows.

• Multi-window layouts for productivity
• Standalone Samsung DeX support
• AI tools mentioned: Photo Assist, Generative Edit, Sketch to Image
• Gemini Live for conversational help

The real value here is less “AI magic” and more: “can I actually get stuff done on a 10-inch foldable without carrying a laptop?” DeX and multi-window are Samsung’s best answers to that.

If you’re comparing it to Samsung’s more “normal” foldable route, this is a useful reference point: Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7 now in UAE.

FAQs

When did the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sell out in the UAE?

Samsung says it sold out within minutes after its UAE launch on 19 December 2025.

Is the Galaxy Z TriFold a limited release?

Yes. Samsung describes it as a limited-edition release available in five countries globally.

How big is the Galaxy Z TriFold screen?

Samsung says it unfolds into a 10-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.

What processor does it use?

The release states it uses Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

What Galaxy AI features are mentioned for the TriFold?

Samsung names multi-window layouts, standalone Samsung DeX, plus tools like Photo Assist, Generative Edit, Sketch to Image, and Gemini Live.

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