Core Viewpoint - Samsung Electronics has launched its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, showcasing its engineering capabilities in the foldable device market, despite being over a year late compared to competitors like Huawei [1][3]. Product Launch and Market Position - The Galaxy Z TriFold will debut in South Korea on December 12, priced at 3.59 million KRW (approximately $2,450), and will later be available in markets including China, Singapore, UAE, and the USA [1]. - Samsung's launch precedes Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone, expected in fall next year, which will feature a book-style design similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 released earlier this year [3]. Design and Features - The TriFold utilizes a dual-hinge design, allowing it to unfold into a tablet-sized device, while Huawei's Mate XT features a Z-shaped structure when folded [4]. - In tablet mode, the device can run multiple applications simultaneously, akin to using three 6.5-inch smartphones side by side, enhancing multitasking capabilities [6]. - The device is equipped with a 5,600 mAh battery, the largest capacity for Samsung's foldable phones to date, supporting up to 17 hours of continuous video playback when fully unfolded [6]. User Experience and Software - The TriFold features intuitive operation, with alerts for incorrect folding methods, and includes a complete Galaxy AI software suite, offering various generative editing and assistant functionalities [8]. - Samsung has optimized the device's hinge, aluminum frame, and display technology for durability, and offers a 50% discount on screen repair costs if needed [6]. Sales Performance and Future Outlook - Initial sales of Samsung's new foldable phones have often surpassed previous models, but still lag behind more affordable models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra [8]. - Following its recent release pattern, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series early next year [8].

该发布时间点较苹果(AAPL.US)预计推出的首款折叠屏iPhone提前数月——据传苹果产品将于明年秋季 亮相，设计或类似三星7月发售的Galaxy Z Fold 7内折方案。 在竞争格局方面，华为2024年推出的Mate XT及升级版Mate XTs定价与三星新品相当，凭借在中国市场 (全球最大折叠屏市场)的领先地位展开直接竞争，尽管其安卓应用兼容性弱于三星。 三星TriFold采用双向内折设计，而华为机型折叠后呈Z字形。折叠状态下外屏尺寸与常规手机相近，展 开后屏幕可分屏运行三个独立应用，相当于三台6.5英寸直板机并排显示。配合专为硬件优化的三星 DeX软件，用户可直接在10英寸内屏启用桌面级界面(传统机型需外接显示器)，最多支持四个工作区同 时运行各五个应用。 智通财经APP获悉，三星电子正式推出首款三折叠智能手机Galaxy Z TriFold，彰显其在可折叠设备领域 的工程突破，尽管该品类尚未被主流市场广泛接纳。这款设备采用双铰链设计，可展开为平板尺寸的10 英寸屏幕，于12月12日率先在韩国上市，定价359万韩元(约2450美元)，美国市场定价尚未公布，后续 还将登陆中国大陆、中国台湾地区、新加坡 ...

三星电子公司发布了其首款三折叠智能手机，在竞争对手苹果公司预计进入折叠屏市场前，率先展示了其在这一新兴领域的工程实力，意图巩固 技术领先地位。 这款名为Galaxy Z TriFold的新机型于周二在首尔亮相，它拥有两个铰链，展开后可变为一台平板电脑大小的设备。该设备将于12月12日在韩国首 发，售价为359万韩元（约合2450美元）。 三星推出三折叠手机将直接面对来自华为技术有限公司的竞争，尤其是在全球最大的折叠屏手机市场——中国。华为在2024年就已率先通过其 Mate XT进入这一细分领域，并在今年推出了价格与Galaxy Z TriFold相当的升级版Mate XTs。 尽管华为在中国市场构成了强有力的竞争，但其设备在安卓应用兼容性方面不及三星。此外，两款设备在设计上也有所不同：三星的设备从两侧 向内折叠，而华为的Mate系列机型则采用Z形折叠方式。 聚焦设计与耐用性 为打消消费者对可靠性的顾虑，三星强调已对Galaxy Z TriFold的铰链、铝制框架和显示技术进行了改进，以提升长期耐用性。公司还将为用户提 供一次性的显示屏维修五折优惠。 此举发生在苹果预计于明年秋季发布其首款折叠iPhone的数 ...