Katarzyna Petru
Samsung rarely opens the doors to its production lines, but the Galaxy Z TriFold is such a unique device that it was worth making an exception. The company showcased what the process of assembling and testing the first triple-folding smartphone looks like, which will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2026. And it must be said — what the TriFold goes through before it hits the box is impressive.
From two hinges to one screen. The assembly process
Production begins with the automatic assembly of two Armor FlexHinge hinges, which are designed to ensure stability in the triple folding structure. This is followed by:
bonding the display,
pressing the main screen, which compresses the entire structure to make it thinner and more durable,
pressing the back cover, which closes everything into its final form.
Everything looks like part of a future foldable laptop factory — only the final product is a smartphone.
Tests to Justify a Price of Over 3 Thousand Dollars
Once the equipment is assembled, the proper marathon of tests begins. Samsung lists them in one breath, but their list shows how complex this model is. Among other things, the following are conducted on the TriFold:
3D surface scanning — checks the quality of components and micro-deviations,
open angle test,
fast computed tomography (CT) analysing the interior of the device,
camera sharpness test,
test of 200 thousand folds,
simulations of real usage conditions, such as the effects of temperature, battery operation, and changing pressure forces on the screen,
water resistance test.
The TriFold receives IP48, which means resistance to immersion in fresh water up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. However, Samsung emphasises that this is not a device for the beach or pool — more an emergency safeguard.
Smartphone of the Future That Needs to Prove Its Durability
All these processes are not surprising, considering the expected price of around 3000 dollars. This device aspires to be the most advanced mobile format on the market, so the tests must be equally advanced. It must be said — looking at how much effort Samsung is putting into the TriFold, it is hard not to get the impression that the company wants to create something more than just another folding smartphone. This is a demonstration of technological strength and a foray into a completely new category of devices.
Is this your next phone?
The authors of the material ask: will this be your next smartphone? Looking at what is happening behind the scenes of production… many people might answer: “probably yes”. TriFold is a vision of a mobile future encapsulated in one device — now additionally seasoned with an exceptionally rigorous testing process.
