Galaxy Z TriFold Hinge Fails Live on Stream
- A group of streamers undertook a livestream to test the durability of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, replicating the 200,000-fold test samsung uses during device development.
- Despite what the streamers described as a relatively casual testing habitat, the Galaxy Z TriFold's hinge failed at 144,984 folds.
- Even after the hinge's primary failure, the streamers continued the folding process, noting that the device became increasingly difficult to manipulate but still completed folds.
Galaxy Z TriFold Durability Test fails After 144,984 Folds During Livestream
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Published December 25, 2025, at 13:53 PST
Streamers Attempt 200,000-Fold Endurance Test
A group of streamers undertook a livestream to test the durability of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, replicating the 200,000-fold test samsung uses during device development. The livestream experiment ended prematurely on the eighth day, after approximately 58 hours of continuous folding, when the device’s hinge system catastrophically failed.
Hinge Failure and Warning Signs
Despite what the streamers described as a relatively casual testing habitat, the Galaxy Z TriFold’s hinge failed at 144,984 folds. The failure was characterized by a complete loss of “hinge elasticity,” according to the streamers. Prior to the catastrophic failure, creaking sounds were reported from the left hinge at fold number 61,212 and from the right hinge at fold 120,157, indicating developing stress within the mechanism.
Test Continues After Initial Failure
Even after the hinge’s primary failure, the streamers continued the folding process, noting that the device became increasingly difficult to manipulate but still completed folds. The stream concluded with a total of 150,001 folds recorded.
Implications for Foldable Device Durability
While Samsung subjects each device to 200,000 folds during quality control, 150,000 folds represents significant use. The average foldable phone user likely won’t reach this number of folds quickly, but the test highlights the inherent mechanical risks associated with foldable phone technology.Samsung addresses potential issues with a warranty system, acknowledging the complexity of the hinge design and the possibility of failure. the device’s performance up to 61,000 folds without issue is noteworthy, suggesting a reasonable level of durability under normal usage conditions.
A Nod to Dedicated Testing
the streamers’ dedication to this lengthy and repetitive test deserves recognition. While monotonous, the experiment provides valuable, real-world insight into the longevity of foldable phone hardware.