Last updated: November 3rd, 2026 at 12:02 UTC+01:00
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Who would've thought?
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Daniel Scuteri / SamMobile
Contrary to everyone's expectations, sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have actually increased since the launch of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. While this might seem puzzling at first, there is a logical reason behind it.
According to a report from South Korea, sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 jumped 20% over the past week following the iPhone Duo's debut. This surge is attributed to quality control controversies surrounding Apple's foldable. After reports and videos surfaced showing multiple instances of the iPhone Duo's screen breaking, prospective buyers reportedly decided to purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 had already experienced strong demand at launch, racking up over 1.44 million pre-orders during its first week in South Korea. The phone has also seen substantial sales growth in other markets compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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