Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold isn’t quite living up to the hype when it comes to durability, according to recent testing. A YouTube channel’s rigorous fold test revealed the device showed signs of wear and tear well before reaching Samsung’s stated 200,000-fold benchmark.
Durability Doubts Surface for Samsung’s TriFold
A recent test suggests Samsung’s new foldable may not withstand as many folds as initially promised.
- Samsung claims the Galaxy Z trifold can withstand 200,000 folds, simulating five years of use.
- A YouTube test showed the hinge began to creak after approximately 61,000 folds.
- At 144,000 folds, the hinge’s elasticity diminished, making the device harder to open and close.
- Despite the early signs of wear,the display remained functional throughout the test.
Samsung initially touted the Galaxy Z TriFold’s durability, stating it underwent 200,000 folds during testing-equivalent to 100 folds per day for five years. While a substantial number, it’s less than half the 500,000-fold endurance demonstrated by the Galaxy Z Fold 7. it’s reasonable to expect a first-generation, more complex device like the TriFold wouldn’t match the longevity of a more established model.
To put the device to the test, the korea-based youtube channel “OMG_electronics” livestreamed a folding endurance test. Hosts repeatedly unfolded and folded the TriFold until it showed signs of failure.
Over several days of continuous testing, the Galaxy Z TriFold’s hinge began emitting slight creaking sounds after around 61,000 folds. This progressed to the second hinge around 121,000 folds.By approximately 144,000 folds,the hinge’s elasticity gave way,according to the hosts’ translation,resulting in a device that required force to fully open and close. While the display remained operational, the compromised hinge would undoubtedly hinder everyday use and likely necessitate repair.
Tho, considering the relentless nature of the test-eight consecutive days of constant folding-the TriFold’s performance was surprisingly resilient. It’s plausible the device would achieve Samsung’s 200,000-fold target under normal usage conditions.
Why did this happen? the Galaxy Z TriFold’s complex hinge design, featuring multiple moving parts, is likely the primary reason for the early wear. who tested it? The Korea-based YouTube channel “OMG_electronics” conducted the endurance test.What was the result? The hinge began to show signs of wear-creaking and reduced elasticity-after approximately 61,000 folds, falling short of Samsung’s 200,000-fold claim. How did it end? While the display remained functional, the compromised hinge would likely require repair, and the test was stopped at 144,000 folds due to the increasing difficulty of operation.
