Galaxy S26 Edge and TriFold 2 may never exist, as Samsung ponders viability

Samsung released the Galaxy S25 Edge in May last year and the Galaxy Z TriFold came out in December. Both phones showed new concepts, the former being an ultra-slim flagship while the latter pushing the boundaries of foldables. However, they might remain as one-offs as Samsung is unsure if they will ever get successors.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Samsung’s Chief Operating Officer Won-Joon Choi spoke about the future of these two form factors and stated that there are no commitments for successors. Unfortunate news for those who hoped for more refined versions of these phones. The reason for the decision, as per Choi, was underwhelming sales for the Galaxy S25 Edge, especially compared to its more traditional companions.

“People have different taste and requirements and different criteria in selecting their device. We haven’t made a decision when to have a next one, but it’s still being considered,” Choi said. There were reports of Samsung canceling the Edge lineup but they were followed by reports of the form factor returning under a different name. At this point, it is uncertain whether Samsung will invest in another ultra-slim flagship but chances of that seem bleaker now.

As for the second Galaxy Z TriFold, Choi explained that developing the TriFold started as an engineering and R&D feat. Because of the complexity of the phone and the high price tag, even though it sold out everywhere, the market appeal is limited. “Initially, it was more like creating a new category and putting all of our know-how into this. Now we wonder, should we develop a new one? We have not made a decision yet,” Choi added.

Meanwhile, he did mention the Galaxy ‘Wide’ Fold, not by name exactly, but as a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold series that could cater to the entertainment needs of those who want to watch Netflix or YouTube on a bigger screen. The Bloomberg report reiterates that this Wide Fold will arrive this summer, but no release date has been shared yet.