Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales Spike Amid iPhone Duo Release and 'Crackgate' Debacle
Telecommunications sources said some buyers shifted to Samsung after Apple’s foldable debut, while exact unit sales were not disclosed.
- On Tuesday, industry sources reported that domestic sales of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold 8 increased following the launch of Apple's first foldable device, the Duo.
- Apple released the Duo on October 23, 2026, with The Korea Herald reporting that sales of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 spiked in Korea during that same week.
- Sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Korea rose about 20 percent between October 23 and October 29, indicating increased consumer interest following the Duo's launch.
- The Galaxy series previously set a record for presales in Korea, selling 1.44 million units during July 2026, though exact numbers for the recent spike were not disclosed.
- Samsung is reportedly investing more heavily in the new form factor in 2027, as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains available for $1,599.
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Samsung has benefited from the launch of Apple's first foldable
Although Apple has released its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, domestic sales of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold 8 have actually increased by more than 20% compared to before the iPhone Duo's launch. According to the telecommunications industry on the 3rd, domestic sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 during the week following the iPhone Duo's release were tallied at over 20% compared to the previous period. Previously, the Galaxy Z8 seri…
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News AgencySales of Galaxy Z Fold 8 increase following launch of Apple's 1st foldable smartphone
Domestic sales of Samsung Electronics Co.'s latest Galaxy Z foldable smartphone have increased following the launch of Apple Inc.'s first foldable...
Apple's foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has been in the news due to its high price and complaints about screen malfunctions. According to market data released in South Korea, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales increased by over 20% following the release of the iPhone Duo. The price difference between the two models also influenced consumer choice.
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