What’s happened? Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, and it’s the first Galaxy device that can run Samsung DeX directly on its 10-inch internal screen. For the uninitiated, DeX is Samsung’s desktop-style interface that turns your phone’s apps into resizable windows and gives you a computer-like working environment. It essentially lets your phone behave like a PC when you need more screen and more multitasking power.
This is important because: Until now, DeX on phones typically required an external display (monitor or TV) to deliver a “desktop” experience. The TriFold changes that entirely, with a 10-inch screen that can run DeX directly and turn the device into a tablet-class workspace you can still slip into your pocket.
- With One UI 8.0, Samsung has layered its full DeX experience on top of Android 16’s Desktop Mode, turning the TriFold into something much closer to an actual desktop computer.
- You can fire up DeX from the Quick Settings panel and get up to four separate workspaces, each capable of running five apps at once.
- Want more screen real estate? The TriFold supports Extended Mode that lets you connect an external monitor, drag and drop apps between screens, and work with dual displays like on a PC.
- You can also pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, turning the TriFold into a full portable workstation that’s ready for heavier projects or creative work.
Why should I care? On the TriFold, multitasking becomes significantly more flexible. Because Samsung engineered the TriFold with dual hinges, a shock-resistant foldable display, and a powerful processor, you get portability without the usual compromises.
- You can edit a presentation in one window, browse documents in another, hop into a chat in a third, and stream a video in the fourth, all without switching devices.
For people who need a flexible device for productivity, this transforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold into a real workstation.