Samsung has officially confirmed that its ambitious Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale in the United States on January 30, but eager buyers may have caught a glimpse of the device a little earlier than expected. Earlier today, Samsung’s US website briefly allowed customers to purchase the TriFold ahead of schedule, before the listing was quickly locked down again.
Although the device is currently marked as sold out and can no longer be added to the cart, the short-lived listing revealed several important details — most notably, no trade-in options were available during checkout.
Galaxy Z TriFold Arrives in the US
The Galaxy Z TriFold first launched in select international markets in late 2025, marking Samsung’s most experimental foldable yet. Earlier this month, the company confirmed that the TriFold would finally reach the US market with a starting price of $2,899.
Unlike Samsung’s existing foldable lineup, the TriFold introduces a third display section and a second hinge. When folded, the device functions like a regular smartphone with an outer display comparable in size to standard Galaxy phones. When fully unfolded, however, it expands into a 10-inch display, effectively transforming into a compact tablet that fits in a pocket.
The design positions the TriFold as a hybrid productivity and entertainment device, aimed at power users willing to pay a premium for cutting-edge hardware.
Early Listing Reveals Pricing and Bundles
While Samsung stated that sales would officially begin on January 30, the Galaxy Z TriFold briefly became available for purchase earlier today — provided users accessed the product page directly rather than navigating through Samsung’s main storefront.
Shortly after reports surfaced, Samsung updated the listing, removing the ability to add the device to the cart. This strongly suggests the availability was an early publishing error, rather than a soft launch.
Despite its short availability window, the listing confirmed several details. The Galaxy Z TriFold is priced at $2,899, though final pricing after tax pushes the total closer to $3,100, depending on location.
Samsung is also offering several bundle discounts for TriFold buyers. These include:
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10% off the new Smart Keyboard accessory
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$70 off Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
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10% off the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Customers can bundle these accessories at checkout for reduced pricing.
Samsung VIP Advantage and Free Perks
At checkout, Samsung also offered its Samsung VIP Advantage add-on, priced at $149.99 per year. The program includes enhanced Samsung Rewards benefits and up to two years of Samsung Care+, providing extended coverage for accidental damage and repairs.
In addition, TriFold buyers receive a collection of free software and service perks, including:
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50% off LumaFusion
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2 months of Adobe Lightroom
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30-day free trial of ArcSite
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3 months of SiriusXM
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30-day trial of Samsung Health Premium
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6 months of Google Gemini Advanced
These bonuses mirror the perks currently available on other premium Galaxy devices rather than being exclusive to the TriFold.
No Trade-In Options — A Surprise Move
Perhaps the most notable discovery from the early listing is the absence of trade-in options. Samsung’s product page for the Galaxy Z TriFold did not offer any way to add a trade-in device, and no trade-in prompts appeared during checkout.
This aligns with earlier rumors suggesting Samsung might skip trade-in offers for the TriFold, likely due to limited availability and the device’s niche positioning. However, this omission is still surprising, as Samsung typically leans heavily on trade-in deals to soften the blow of high launch prices.
Interestingly, previous mentions on Samsung’s website had hinted that trade-ins might be available. Samsung was asked to clarify the situation earlier this week, but the company has yet to confirm whether trade-ins will be offered once sales officially open.
Shipping Timeline
According to the briefly visible checkout details, Samsung estimated that early orders would begin arriving by February 4, which falls next Wednesday. That timeline could shift once the device officially launches and broader ordering opens.
With the Galaxy Z TriFold’s US debut just around the corner, all eyes are now on whether Samsung will enable trade-ins at launch — and how quickly the device sells out once it officially becomes available.
