Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Samsung Loses Money on Galaxy Z TriFold
Samsung is selling a special phone called the Galaxy Z TriFold, which can fold in three parts.
This phone is very expensive to make, so Samsung is losing money on each one they sell.
They priced it high, but it's still not enough to cover the costs.
Samsung says this phone is more for people who want the latest technology, not for everyone.
They hope to make up for the losses later.
The phone will come to the U.S. next year, but it will probably still be very expensive.
Samsung is losing money on each Galaxy Z TriFold sold due to high production costs.
The Galaxy Z TriFold is priced at 3,594,000 won in South Korea, the most expensive Samsung phone.
Samsung is intentionally pricing the phone below production cost to attract early adopters.
Global RAM shortages and high component costs are increasing expenses for advanced hardware.
The Galaxy Z TriFold is expected to be released in the U.S. in early 2026.
- Who
- Samsung
- What
- Losing money on each Galaxy Z TriFold sold
- When
- Currently in South Korea, U.S. release in early 2026
- Where
- South Korea, with planned U.S. release
- Why
- Due to high production costs and intentional pricing strategy
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Priced at 3,594,000 won (Rs 2.24 lakh), sold at a loss
- Production Costs
- Higher due to complex hardware and component costs
- Market Rollout
- Limited, positioned as a showcase of engineering
- Global RAM Shortage
- Increased expenses for advanced hardware
- Samsung's Strategy
- Intentional pricing below production cost for early adopters
- U.S. Release
- Expected in early 2026, pricing not yet announced
Sources
Samsung Faces Pricing Puzzle for Galaxy S26 as TriFold Ambition Comes at a Cost
Samsung Galaxy S26 and Fold 8 leaks hint at launch timeline and key upgrades. What to expect
Samsung losing money on Galaxy Z TriFold handset: Report
