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3 publications · September 7, 2026
Galaxy Z Fold 8 outsells predecessor, doubles iPhone switcher rate
Key points
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 is outselling the Galaxy Z Fold 7 by a wide margin
- Samsung is facing production bottlenecks due to higher than expected demand
- The number of iPhone users switching to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has doubled compared to previous foldable models
- Younger iPhone users are among those switching to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Samsung shared sales numbers for the US market
Summary
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Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is selling better than expected and better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It also confirmed it is struggling to make enough to meet demand.
Samsung says the rate of iPhone owners switching has doubled compared with earlier foldables, and younger buyers are part of the shift. The upcoming iPhone Duo could change that.
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