Samsung tried to launch a device to handle the unbelievable HUAWEI Mate XTthe first foldable phone on the market. A few months later Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold It appeared on the market in a very exclusive form. So exclusive that it could only be purchased in select countries with a high price and with very limited availability. After a few months, Samsung seems to have decided stop this innovative model.
Samsung is stopping sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold in Korea
today March 17 It seems that this was the end date for sales of this innovative phone in Korea, one of its main markets, just 3 months after the official launch December 12 last year. During this time, Samsung sold the device in small money transfersreleasing units every one to two weeks via their website which reinforced this character exclusive and limited product. In the United States, where it arrived later, it will be available until exhaust current reserve.
A trifold mobile that transforms into a tablet
This model stood out triple designa new format that combined three panels in one device. Closed it offered a screen about 6.5 inchessimilar to the Galaxy Z Fold, but when fully deployed it reached almost 10 inchesapproaching the experience of a compact tablet. A concept that served Samsung well technology showcase more than as a mass product.
Only 3000 units and sells out in minutes
Actually, the numbers reflect this strategy: just around, according to estimates 3000 units in total, which sold out quickly with each refill, in some cases simply From 2 to 5 minutes. This high demand has even sparked speculation on the second-hand market, where a device with a the official price is close to 3600 euroswas sold for figures close to 10,000 euros.
High price and costs that eliminate profit
The reasons for the discontinuation of sales and production of this peculiar model have not been officially disclosed, although the industry points to several key factors. On the one hand, Art very high production costwhich is due to the increase in the cost of components such as DRAM memoryhe NAND memory and processor, did rate of return. There are even rumors that Samsung adjusted the price as much as possible, down to the cent, to minimize losses.
The demonstration “flagship” is more than a commercial mobile
On the other hand, everything points to the fact that Galaxy Z TriFold was conceived as a demonstration producta kind of “demonstration flagship” designed to show Samsung’s technological level in the field the most advanced sophisticated devices. Having achieved this goal and demonstrated its viability in the market, the company decided to end its commercial cycle.
Future: Samsung is already working on the Galaxy Z TriFold 2
This reinforces the idea that Samsung is already working on a second generation, possibly Galaxy Z TriFold 2who would put together everything he learned with that first model. As mentioned in all the previous leaks, and even after the launch of this phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold looks more like real market testwith which Samsung aims to test the suitability of this type of device before committing to wider production in the future.
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