Samsung Patent Shows Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Adding S Pen Slot as Price Could Top $3,000
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Updated · PhoneArena · May 11
Samsung Patent Shows Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Adding S Pen Slot as Price Could Top $3,000
6 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · May 11
A newly surfaced Samsung patent points to a Galaxy Z TriFold 2 that would add an integrated S Pen slot, reviving the company’s tri-fold plans after the first project was canceled.
The design places the stylus inside a hinge, using electromagnets to lock and release it and sensors to ensure the pen does not interfere with folding.
The upgrade targets a key complaint about the first TriFold, which cost $2,899.99 yet lacked S Pen support despite unfolding to near-tablet size.
Commercial viability remains unclear because patents often never reach production, and reports said Samsung was already selling the original TriFold at a loss due to high component costs.
If the concept ships, added stylus hardware and still-elevated memory and parts prices could push the next model above $3,000, though limited supply may still sustain demand.
As Apple's first foldable iPhone looms, is Samsung's complex tri-fold a necessary innovation or a costly distraction?
Given the original’s hardware failures, can Samsung convince users its new dual-hinge design is finally reliable enough for daily use?