Galaxy Z Fold 8 Sales Rose After iPhone Duo Launch

Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 15:15 · Updated 16:25

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in Korea rose 20% in the week after Apple released the iPhone Duo, according to a report cited by the articles. Both articles point to possible links including the Duo’s reported screen problems and Samsung promotions, but the causes are not established.

The Korea Herald reported that Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in Korea increased 20% from October 23 through October 29, the week of the iPhone Duo’s release.
The articles cite reported iPhone Duo screen cracks and Samsung promotions as possible factors behind the change in sales, while noting the reasons are not confirmed.
The report did not provide exact Fold 8 sales figures; one article says Apple CEO John Ternus did not know when Duo supply would become seamless.

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Key facts

Reported sales change: Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in Korea increased 20% from October 23 to October 29, according to The Korea Herald.
iPhone Duo release: October 23.
Sales totals: Exact figures were not shared.
Fold 8 price mentioned: As low as $1,599.