The Samsung TriFold is AWESOME!

Dave Lee (Dave2D) reviews the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, arguing its 10-inch display finally justifies the foldable form factor for media consumption.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold unfolds to a 10-inch display — first foldable Dave found genuinely useful for watching video without black bars.
• Weighs more than ideal; Dave says dropping to ~250-260g in future iterations would hit an acceptable threshold.
• Back panels use ceramic glass fiber-reinforced polymer (fiberglass-like), not glass — cost/weight tradeoff that looks less premium.
• Inner display peaks at 1,600 nits outdoors vs. 2,600 nits on the outer screen and Fold 7 — a notable brightness gap.
• Only Samsung phone capable of running DeX standalone (no external monitor needed), effectively functioning as phone + tablet + computer.
• Folding order is mandatory — left panel first, then right — due to asymmetric hinges; no mid-fold or partially open orientation supported.
• Huawei Mate XT folds in a Z-pattern (one panel always exposed), which looks more elegant but leaves soft display panels unprotected in pockets.
• If Apple enters foldables with a standard two-panel bifold, Dave argues the Trifold’s utility gap makes it a hard sell against Samsung.

2025-12-16 · Watch on YouTube