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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Hinge Survives Around 150,000 Folds in Durability Test on YouTube

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Hinge Survives Around 150,000 Folds in Durability Test on YouTube

Despite the hinge-related issues, the Galaxy Z TriFold’s display remained operational till the end of the test.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 24 December 2025 12:26 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Hinge Survives Around 150,000 Folds in Durability Test on YouTube

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in select markets on December 2

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was tested for durability by a YouTube channel
Hinge elasticity weakened significantly after 144,000 folds
The phone could no longer stay fully open without force at that stage

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold was launched in select global markets last month as the company's first triple foldable smartphone. Questions were raised about its durability due to the existence of triple screens and their hinge mechanisms, although Samsung said that it had undergone a rigorous testing process. A South Korea-based YouTube channel put the company's claims to the test by putting the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold through a fold test, where its hinge began to give way at about 1.4 lakh folds.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Display Hinge Test

As per a Droid-Life report, the YouTube channel OMG_electronics livestreamed a test of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's display hinge. In the video, the tri-fold phone was subjected to a repeated folding and unfolding process for more than eight days in a row, to test how well its dual hinges hold up over time.

The first hinge appears to have begun producing audible creaking sounds after around 61,000 folds. Similar noises were observed from the second hinge after approximately 121,000 folds. The video shows that the hinge lost some of its elasticity by the time the fold count reached about 144,000.

At this stage, the hosts reportedly claimed that the Galaxy Z TriFold could no longer be fully opened on its own and required additional force to stay open.

Despite the hinge-related issues, the Galaxy Z TriFold's display remained operational till the end of the test. The report also highlights that the testing conditions were far more aggressive than typical daily use, with the phone being folded repeatedly in a short span of time rather than over several years.

Samsung, meanwhile, claims that the Galaxy Z TriFold can withstand up to 200,000 folds, which means 200,000 folds and unfolds, combined. As per the tech giant, this number simulates 100 folds per day for a period of five years. This still falls short of Galaxy Z Fold 7's durability claims. The handset, notably, is rated to withstand up to 500,000 folds.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 10.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 1080x2520 pixels

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 1TB

Battery Capacity 5,600mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2,160x1,584 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More