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Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in South Korea rise more than 20% in a week
Sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 rose more than 20% in South Korea in the week after Apple launched the iPhone Duo.
The increase was compared with the previous week, according to figures from the telecom industry.
Samsung’s foldable phone is competing with new devices as the market for foldable phones heats up.
The Galaxy Z8 series set a Samsung presale record in South Korea in July, selling 1.44 million units during advance orders.
Samsung says hinge technology, durability and Galaxy AI features helped attract buyers.
The company has extended its New Galaxy AI Subscription Club sign-up deadline to November 30 and is running year-end promotions through December 31.
The offers include trade-in value guarantees, Samsung Wallet points for reviews and discounts on Galaxy Buds4 for eligible students.
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in South Korea rose more than 20% in the week after Apple launched its iPhone Duo, according to the telecom industry.
Samsung said the phone’s hinge technology, durability and Galaxy AI experience may have helped attract buyers.
The Galaxy Z8 series set a Samsung smartphone pre-order record in South Korea in July, with 1.44 million units.
Samsung extended its New Galaxy AI Subscription Club sign-up period and is running year-end promotions.
- Who
- Samsung Electronics and buyers of the Galaxy Z Fold8 in South Korea.
- What
- Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose more than 20% over the previous week.
- When
- In the week after the iPhone Duo launch; reported on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Samsung attributed the appeal to its hinge technology, durability and Galaxy AI experience. The sources do not establish a definitive cause for the sales increase.
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The Galaxy Z8 series recorded 1.44 million pre-orders in South Korea, a record for Samsung smartphones.
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in South Korea rose more than 20% compared with the previous week.
Yonhap reported the sales increase and Samsung's promotional plans.
The extended sign-up period for Samsung's New Galaxy AI Subscription Club is due to end.
Samsung's Galaxy year-end promotion is due to end.
- Sales increase
- More than 20% in the week after the iPhone Duo launch
- Market
- South Korea
- Pre-orders
- 1.44 million Galaxy Z8 series units in July 2026
- Subscription sign-up deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Year-end promotion deadline
- December 31, 2026