Last updated: August 10th, 2026 at 09:20 UTC+02:00
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Pre-orders for Samsung's newest foldables are poised to reach nearly 5 million units globally.
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Samsung recently revealed that its new foldable phones have broken all pre-order records, even surpassing the legendary Galaxy Note 10 series. Due to high demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung has increased production of the phone.
According to a report from ETNews, Samsung decided to boost Galaxy Z Fold 8 production by an additional 1 million units to meet the surge in demand. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are expected to reach 5 million units worldwide, which is a remarkable figure given their premium price tags.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 introduces a redesigned form factor with a shorter and wider display. When the phone is closed, the cover screen features a 10:16 aspect ratio that is ideal for vertical video formats on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Unfolded, the main screen opens to a 4:3 aspect ratio that works well for standard video content. The display is also well suited for reading e-books, playing games, and running two apps side by side.
This new form factor has proven popular with buyers, accounting for roughly 59% of all pre-orders globally across Samsung's latest foldable lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has received 30% higher pre-orders compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 globally.
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Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.
