Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 had been unveiled earlier this month throughout the firm’s newest Galaxy Unpacked occasion. Now, early gross sales information from South Korea reveal a shift in purchaser desire for foldable smartphones. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip lineup has traditionally dominated the model’s foldable gross sales and pre-orders. For the primary time, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is reportedly main in pre-orders in South Korea, overtaking the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This indicators an increase in client curiosity for book-style foldable telephones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Tops Galaxy Z Flip 7 in Pre-Orders
As per a report by ETNews, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 achieved 1.04 million pre-orders in Korea. This determine surpasses the earlier sequence file of 1.02 million set by Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in 2023. This marks a 14 % year-over-year improve in comparison with the 9,10,000 pre-orders obtained for final yr’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The publication, citing Samsung Electronics and main carriers SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, states that 60 % of pre-order prospects opted for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It is the primary time that the Galaxy Fold mannequin has obtained extra pre-orders than the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The most well-liked color for each the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 was Blue Shadow. The Jet Black shade was the second most chosen shade for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, whereas Coral Purple was the second favorite for the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
As per the report, 83 % of Galaxy Fold 7 pre-orders had been from males at SK Telecom, whereas 59 % of Flip 7 pre-orders got here from girls. Over 60 % of all pre-orders had been reportedly positioned by prospects of their 30s and 40s. The trade is reportedly anticipating that the robust pre-order momentum of the desire carry over into precise gross sales.
In the meantime, there appears to be a rising client curiosity in Samsung’s foldable lineup within the Indian market as nicely. Samsung earlier this week claimed that the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE collectively secured 2,10,000 pre-orders within the nation. In line with the model, this determine almost matches the pre-orders seen for the Galaxy S25 sequence earlier this yr.
Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India begins at Rs. 1,74,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant in India. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 begins at Rs. 1,09,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage choice.
