三星将停售首款三折叠手机

Core Viewpoint - Samsung Electronics is gradually halting sales of its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, which has been on the market for only about three months, starting with the domestic market in South Korea and then moving to the U.S. market after clearing remaining inventory [2][8]. Group 1: Product Overview - The Galaxy Z TriFold was officially launched in December 2025, featuring a 6.5-inch screen when folded and approximately a 10-inch screen when unfolded [4]. - Since its launch, the Galaxy Z TriFold has frequently sold out and has even been resold at a premium on second-hand trading platforms [6]. - The product is positioned as a flagship to showcase Samsung's folding screen technology rather than targeting the mass market, with limited releases in select markets [7]. Group 2: Market Performance and Sales - In the Chinese market, the Galaxy Z TriFold has been quickly sold out during daily flash sales on platforms like Tmall and JD [7]. - As of March 17, 2023, the phone was priced starting at 19,999 yuan, with some listings on Pinduoduo exceeding 20,000 yuan [2]. Group 3: Industry Analysis - Analysts suggest that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Z TriFold may be due to high production costs, exacerbated by rising prices of core components like DRAM, NAND flash memory, and application processors [8]. - Citibank's recent report predicts that global shipments of foldable smartphones will reach 20.3 million units in 2025, with Huawei surpassing Samsung to become the market leader, primarily driven by growth in the Chinese market [8][10]. - IDC forecasts a 10% year-on-year growth in global foldable smartphone shipments in 2025, with the Chinese market expected to grow by 9.2%, reaching approximately 10.01 million units [10].