Samsung has received over 2.71 lakh pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 within 72 hours of launch in India. Nearly 45% of bookings came from Tier-2 cities and beyond, highlighting the rapid adoption of foldable smartphones across the country.
Highlights
- Samsung records 2.71 lakh+ pre-orders in just 72 hours.
- 45% of bookings came from Tier-2 and smaller cities.
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at ₹1,99,999, Fold8 at ₹1,79,999, Flip8 at ₹1,24,999.
- Customers can buy devices with 30-month no-cost EMI and zero down payment.
- New Galaxy Z series brings Galaxy AI, slimmer designs and upgraded cameras.
Samsung has announced that its latest foldable smartphones—the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8—have created a new pre-order record in India. The company said it received more than 2.71 lakh pre-orders within just 72 hours of the launch on July 22, significantly faster than last year’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, which took 15 days to achieve similar numbers.
The company said the response reflects the growing popularity of foldable smartphones in India. Notably, 45% of all pre-orders came from Tier-2 cities and smaller towns, indicating that premium foldable devices are now gaining traction beyond metro markets.
Samsung Southwest Asia President and CEO JB Park said the strong demand shows Indian consumers are increasingly embracing innovative technologies powered by Galaxy AI. He added that the devices are Made in India and supported by Samsung’s Indian R&D teams.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 focuses on productivity and entertainment with a lighter 201g design, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 4,800mAh battery and dual 50MP cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra offers an 8-inch display, 200MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery and advanced AI features for creators and professionals. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip8 brings AI-powered interactions to its FlexWindow, enhanced camera features and a slimmer, lighter design.
Samsung has also introduced new Galaxy AI capabilities such as Now Brief, Now Nudge, Gemini Intelligence and Gemini Notebook, along with enhanced security through Samsung Knox and One UI 9 privacy features.
The new foldable lineup is priced from ₹1,24,999 for the Galaxy Z Flip8, ₹1,79,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8, and ₹1,99,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Samsung is also offering an industry-first 30-month, zero down-payment, no-cost EMI option for buyers.
