Samsung’s Galaxy Z8 Series Outsells Fold 7 by 30% as Apple’s Foldable Entry Nears
· Technology · Android Authority, Hindustan Times
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are selling 30% more in the US than the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which set a pre-order record last year. The two foldable models now account for 80% of Galaxy Z8 series purchases, with the Z Flip 8 capturing the remaining 20%. Samsung reports that 30% of Z Flip 8 buyers are switching from competing brands, and most are first-time foldable owners. The company highlights its eight generations of foldable innovation as Apple prepares to enter the market with its own foldable device tomorrow, September 9. Meanwhile, the Z Flip 8 is driving more users to upgrade to the Z Fold 8 series, with three times as many upgrades compared to the Z Fold 7.
Why it matters
Samsung’s strong sales figures underscore its dominance in the foldable smartphone market ahead of Apple’s entry, which could disrupt consumer preferences and pricing dynamics. Consumers switching from competitors and upgrading to premium foldables signal growing adoption, impacting both Samsung’s market share and Apple’s potential market penetration once its device launches.
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