Here’s how much the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8 foldables will cost in South Korea

Samsung’s Upcoming Foldables: Are You Ready for a Price Bump?

If you have been keeping an eye on Samsung’s upcoming lineup of folding phones, you might want to start setting aside a bit of extra cash. Following recent leaks out of Europe, fresh reports from South Korea suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the new Galaxy Z Flip8 are poised for a price increase compared to their predecessors.

According to the latest insider information, we are looking at a hike of approximately KRW 200,000 across the board. Here is how the pricing is shaping up for the South Korean market for the base 256GB models:

Galaxy Z Fold8: Expected to start at KRW 2,278,000 (roughly $1,499)
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Tipped to enter the market at KRW 2,577,000 (roughly $1,685)
Galaxy Z Flip8: Likely to launch around KRW 1,683,000 (roughly $1,099)

It is worth noting that while these figures are specific to the South Korean domestic market, they offer a clear hint of Samsung’s pricing strategy for the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Speaking of that launch, the company is reportedly preparing to pull back the curtain on these devices during an event in London on July 22.

What’s Next?

If you are planning to be among the first to grab one, mark your calendars. The word on the street is that pre-orders are scheduled to kick off on July 28 and will run through August 4. If you pull the trigger early, you can expect your new device to start arriving as early as August 4, with general retail availability following shortly after on August 7.

Whether the added premium for the Fold8 Ultra and its siblings will be worth the jump depends on the final specs, but the excitement is certainly building as we move closer to the official announcement.