Samsung is doubling down on foldable phones and privacy features in 2026, with a trio of big launches that could shake up the premium smartphone market.

The company recently unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-fold device, priced at a hefty US$2,899 (A$4,400). The TriFold features a 10-inch OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and a 5,600mAh battery.

Samsung has also packed in a 200MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto and dual selfie cameras for folded and unfolded modes. The device is ultra-thin at 3.9mm and built to last, with a titanium hinge rated for 200,000 folds.

While the TriFold is limited to a 200,000-unit run, Samsung is planning a much larger push with the upcoming Galaxy Wide Fold.

Reports suggest the company will produce 1 million units, signaling confidence in a foldable with a 4:3 display ratio, seemingly aimed at rivaling Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold.

Unlike the TriFold, the Wide Fold is expected to join Samsung’s mainstream foldable lineup, likely launching alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 later this year.

On the flagship front, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is introducing a hardware-level privacy screen, allowing users to shield notifications, messages and sensitive areas of the display from prying eyes.

Using directional OLED pixels, the feature can be toggled per app or screen section, offering what Samsung calls a “tailored approach” to mobile privacy.

The S26 Ultra also retains flagship specs, including a 200MP main camera, 50MP periscope telephoto lens, 5,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, with pricing expected to start at US$1,299 (around A$1,950).