Key facts
- Sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in South Korea rose about 20% in the week after the iPhone Duo's launch, per industry sources.
- The Galaxy Z8 series sold 1.44 million units in presales in South Korea in July, a record for Samsung smartphones there.
- Samsung released the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 in July 2026.
Sales of Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy Z Fold 8 in South Korea rose about 20% in the week after Apple Inc. launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, from the previous week, telecommunications industry sources told Yonhap in a report dated November 3, 2026.
The sources said the increase is believed to reflect consumer recognition of Samsung's hinge technology and product durability, as well as the user experience offered by its artificial intelligence features.
The Galaxy Z8 series previously set a record for presales of Samsung smartphones in South Korea, with 1.44 million units sold during its presale period in July. Samsung released the lineup, which includes the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8, in July 2026.