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Samsung's Foldable Future vs. Ultra Reliability
6 Feb
Summary
- Galaxy Z TriFold released in South Korea on December 12th.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra expected to be announced February 25th.
- TriFold costs $2,899; S26 Ultra rumored to start at $1,299.
Samsung's smartphone future is bifurcated between the radical innovation of the Galaxy Z TriFold and the expected refinements of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy Z TriFold, released in South Korea on December 12th, brings a dramatic foldable design to market with a $2,899 price tag in the U.S.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is slated for an official announcement on February 25th, with a projected March 11th global release.
Rumors suggest the S26 Ultra will maintain the established Ultra design, possibly with minor enhancements like improved screen materials and a new camera housing.
The TriFold boasts an expansive 10-inch main display with a 1,700 nits brightness rating and a unique inward-folding mechanism to protect the inner screen.
For cameras, the S26 Ultra is expected to retain similar specifications to its predecessor, with potential upgrades in low-light performance and a new 24MP shooting mode.
The TriFold features a 200MP main camera, but its zoom capabilities reportedly fall short of expectations, especially given the large display.
Performance differences are notable, with the S26 Ultra tipped to use the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the TriFold uses the previous generation chip found in the S25 Ultra.
Battery capacity favors the TriFold with a 5,600 mAh cell, compared to the rumored 5,000 mAh for the S26 Ultra.
The S26 Ultra may see significant charging speed upgrades, with leaks pointing to 60W wired and 25W wireless charging.
Ultimately, the choice hinges on prioritizing groundbreaking foldable technology with the TriFold or opting for incremental but reliable improvements with the S26 Ultra.
