Samsung usually turns up to CES talking TVs, appliances and audio — but this year they did something very different. They handed me their new Galaxy TriFold, and I’m still deciding whether it’s a smartphone that unfolds into a tablet, or a tablet clever enough to fit in your pocket.

Officially, it’s a dual-hinged foldable phone. In reality? It’s one of the most impressive first-gen devices I’ve handled in years that is ideal for the travelling sales warrior or executive who needs to present information and needs a larger screen than what a smartphone or a fold phone actually delivers.

First surprise: the weight. At just 309g, the TriFold is far lighter than I expected, thanks to Samsung’s carbon and glass-fibre chassis with aluminium sides. It feels solid without feeling bulky — no small feat when you’re carrying a 10-inch screen in your hand.

Second surprise: the width. I expected something awkward and chunky. It’s not. In fact, unfolded, it feels remarkably balanced — and honestly, all it’s missing is a simple mount so you can prop it up and watch a football match or a movie hands-free.

When fully opened, the TriFold delivers a 10-inch display, noticeably larger and more usable than many foldables on the market. The 4.3 aspect ratio is a standout — a huge improvement over the square 1:1 screens we’ve seen elsewhere. Watching video, I genuinely forgot I wasn’t using a bigger tablet.

Samsung has also nailed the engineering. Moving from one hinge to two hinges and three folding panels, they’ve added smart magnetic positioning that makes opening the device feel as natural as using the Z Fold 7. Try to open it the wrong way and the phone vibrates to warn you — a small touch that makes a big difference.

For comparison, Motorola is preparing to enter the Australian market with a competing foldable, but on paper it doesn’t come close. An 8.1-inch inner display and smaller outer screen feel underwhelming next to Samsung’s 10-inch experience.

At just 12.9mm thick, the TriFold avoids the bulk I feared. As someone who travels with a Samsung tablet daily, I caught myself thinking: could this replace my tablet at CES? One less device to carry, full mobile connectivity, no hotspot required. I’ll answer that properly in my full review.

For now, availability is the catch. In Australia, there is no certanity that the Trifold will be launch in Country.

Bottom line?
For a first-generation TriFold, this is an impressive piece of kit — powerful enough for meetings, presentations, streaming, and travel, all from a device that slips into your pocket. It’s not just a foldable phone — it’s a tablet with a SIM, and Samsung is clearly betting big on the idea.