# Samsung May Delay TriFold 2 Launch A new slidable phone could arrive sooner than expected. - **Source:** [Android Authority](https://brifing.si/source/01374d39-7ab2-4795-8e0a-444a0e7b4327) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ac84c31a-aac2-4488-a778-c774baaf1c23 ## Reason for TriFold 2 Delay Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold 2 launch may be delayed due to cost issues. Work continues on the new hinge design, but this process could take longer than expected. ## Priority for Slidable Phone Samsung's long-rumored slidable phone could arrive before the TriFold 2. This device will offer a different mechanism compared to foldable phones. ## New Hinge Design The new hinge design for the TriFold 2 will make the device thinner and lighter. This translates to better portability and ease of use for consumers. ## Comparison with Current Models The current Galaxy Z TriFold is thicker and heavier compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The new design could reduce this gap, making the TriFold series more appealing. ## Slidable Technology Slidable phones use a mechanism that expands by pulling part of the display out from the chassis. Samsung Display has been developing this technology for years. ## Samsung's Future Plans Samsung's roadmap for next-generation form factors may be shifting. Slidable devices could take priority over the TriFold series. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-2-delay-leak-3686677/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._