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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out in Minutes on US Launch

Published 11 February 2026

Samsung's innovative Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, the company's first tri-fold device, sold out in under five minutes upon its U.S. launch on January 30, 2026, highlighting strong initial demand for the premium foldable despite its $2,899 price tag. The phone, available in a single 512GB storage configuration, quickly depleted online stocks and vanished almost instantly from select physical retail locations in California and Minnesota.

The rapid sell-out occurred amid limited initial availability, with reports indicating Samsung produced only a few thousand units for the U.S. market. Similar enthusiasm marked the device's earlier debut in South Korea in December 2025, where it has since been restocked six times and continues to sell out promptly. According to a report from South Korean outlet The Chosun Daily, Samsung plans to replenish U.S. inventory before the end of February, though no exact date has been confirmed. Interested buyers are advised to sign up for stock notifications on Samsung's website to stay informed.

The Galaxy Z TriFold stands out for its dual-hinge design, which unfolds to reveal a 10-inch AMOLED display with a 1584x2160 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and...

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