Don’t hold your breath for a Galaxy S26 Edge or TriFold 2

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• The Galaxy Z TriFold and the Galaxy S25 Edge may not have successors.
• This is largely due to low comparative sales for the Edge, engineering complexity, and limited consumer appeal for the TriFold.
• Samsung’s single‑folding projects are alive and well, with a wider Fold firmly in the works.

Last year, Samsung released two on‑trend and innovative handsets: the Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy Z TriFold. If you purchased either or were hoping for more refined sequels, you might be waiting a long time.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Samsung’s Mobile Experience COO Won‑Joon Choi revealed that the company isn’t sure either model will see successors, and the reasons differ for each.

Choi admits that the Galaxy S25 Edge — Samsung’s 5.8 mm‑thick iPhone 17 Air competitor — simply didn’t sell as well as the company would have liked, especially compared to the established, more traditional lineups. Critics noted that while the S25 Edge offers a better feature list than the 17 Air, it couldn’t hold up to the Galaxy S25 series proper despite its drastic weight reduction.

Then there’s the Galaxy Z TriFold. Choi notes that the double‑folding phone was more of an R&D flex than the start of a new lineup with a concerted, generational rollout. Given the intricate engineering required and the nearly $3,000 list price, any future device would likely see lower yields by design and economics.

Should Samsung stop making Edge and TriFold development?

Importantly, Choi hasn’t ruled out subsequent Edge or TriFold models, but it’s clear that Samsung is focusing on devices it knows will yield sales in the meantime. This includes the now‑confirmed wider Galaxy Z Fold variant, which should appease those who want a TriFold‑like productivity and media experience in a smaller, less complex device at a lower price.

The interview sheds light on the behind‑the‑scenes decisions at Samsung. While it’s hoped the company continues to release adventurous halo products, it must also nurture the smartphone lines that keep it afloat, as those enthusiast products help improve tech for all users.