Last updated: July 28th, 2026 at 19:08 UTC+02:00
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You'll never guess which country gets it.
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In recent years, Samsung has offered a free storage upgrade during the pre-order period for its flagship and foldable phones in most markets, including the United States. That's not the case for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8, as long as you're not in South Korea.
In addition to Samsung offering the lowest prices for these foldables anywhere, South Korea also gets the free double storage promotion on the new foldables during pre-orders.
A quick check of Samsung's online store in South Korea shows that it's offering customers a free upgrade from 256GB to 512GB on all three new foldable phones during the pre-order period.
It's no surprise that the company has a soft spot for its home country. In South Korea, the new foldables are roughly 20% cheaper compared to the United States.
Customers who buy these foldables during the pre-order period are arguably getting the best deal on Samsung's latest devices. It really doesn't get any better than this.
In every other market, prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are up by at least $100 compared to the models they're replacing. All models are currently available for pre-order and will be released on August 7.
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Adnan Farooqui is a long-term writer at SamMobile. Based in Pakistan, his interests include technology, finance, Swiss watches and Formula 1. His tendency to write long posts betrays his inclination to being a man of few words.
