Samsung has created a new milestone in India's premium smartphone market. The company's latest foldable lineup—Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8—has received over 2.71 lakh pre-orders within just 72 hours of launch, making it Samsung's fastest-selling foldable smartphone series in the country.
Samsung Galaxy Z Series Creates New Pre-Order Record
Samsung launched the new Galaxy Z series on July 22, and the response has exceeded expectations. According to the company, it took nearly 15 days for the previous Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 to achieve a similar number of pre-orders.
The strong demand reflects the rapidly growing popularity of foldable smartphones in India.
Tier-2 Cities Drive Massive Demand
Samsung revealed that 45% of total pre-orders came from Tier-2 cities and smaller towns, highlighting the increasing adoption of premium foldable smartphones beyond metro cities.
JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, said the overwhelming response reflects Indian consumers' growing preference for innovative technology that enhances productivity and creativity. He added that smaller cities are emerging as a major growth market for Samsung's premium devices.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Price and Specifications
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is its lightest foldable smartphone ever, weighing just 201 grams.
Key Features:
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor
10:16 cover display and large 4:3 foldable main display
Dual 50MP camera setup
4,800mAh battery
Flex Titanium display technology
Peak brightness up to 3,000 nits
Starting Price: ₹1,79,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Premium AI Foldable
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's flagship foldable designed for AI-powered productivity and content creation.
Highlights:
8-inch main display
200MP primary camera
50MP ultra-wide camera
8K video recording support
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
5,000mAh battery
45W fast charging
Starting Price: ₹1,99,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: Slimmest Flip Phone Yet
Samsung calls the Galaxy Z Flip 8 its thinnest and lightest flip smartphone ever.
Features include:
AI-powered FlexWindow
Gemini AI integration
50MP primary camera
Flex Mode for hands-free photography
AI-powered camera enhancements
Starting Price: ₹1,24,999
Easy EMI and Zero Down Payment Offers
Samsung has introduced attractive purchase offers for buyers, including:
30-month Zero Down Payment
No-Cost EMI options
Available through Samsung stores, online platforms, and retail partners.
Samsung Strengthens Foldable Smartphone Leadership
With record-breaking pre-orders and strong demand from smaller cities, Samsung has further strengthened its leadership in India's premium foldable smartphone segment. The impressive response indicates that foldable devices are rapidly becoming mainstream, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 expected to be among Samsung's biggest smartphone launches of the year.
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