Overview
- Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 recorded 1.44 million pre‑orders in a seven‑day pre‑sale from July 28 to August 3, a company‑reported high for its recent launches.
- Strong demand has forced some shipping‑date slips and limited stock for certain Fold8 configurations in some markets while major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon still show earlier delivery windows for many SKUs.
- Samsung and retail partners are offering steep incentives on pre‑orders, including up to $1,230 in trade‑in value, Samsung promo credits and free gift‑card offers to lower out‑of‑pocket cost.
- In India Samsung rolled out a 30‑month no‑cost EMI plan through Samsung Finance+ and partner lenders to cut monthly payments, and the company’s India list prices for the Z family range from ₹1,24,999 to ₹2,59,999.
- Early reviews find the Fold8 Ultra’s dedicated 3x telephoto produces sharper detail at high zoom but delivers only modest gains that many testers say do not alone justify the $200 premium; cheaper Galaxy A‑series sales and open‑box deals remain widely promoted as lower‑cost alternatives.