Samsung Galaxy Z Series: Tech company Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones have set a new record for pre-orders in India. According to the company’s announcement, the Galaxy Z series has set a new record for pre-orders. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 smartphones were launched on July 22. More than 2.71 lakh pre-orders were received in less than 72 hours after the smartphones were launched.
The company said that it took 15 days to receive so many pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 last year. The company has informed that about half of the pre-orders came from small cities. This suggests that foldable smartphones are gaining popularity beyond major metros.
Samsung said that 45 percent of pre-orders came from Tier 2 cities and beyond. This shows the growing interest in foldable smartphones beyond major cities in India. The company says that due to this strong response, it is confident that the ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8’ series will be able to match the pre-order performance of the ‘Galaxy S26’ lineup launched earlier this year.
Samsung’s President and CEO of Southwest Asia, JB Park, said that the overwhelming response to our new Galaxy Z series shows that there is a growing demand in India for innovative technologies that enhance productivity and boost creativity. They said that 45 percent of pre-orders are coming from tier-2 and smaller cities, which shows us an emerging market with huge growth potential.
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the lightest foldable phone ever, weighing in at 201 grams. The device features a 10:16 cover display and a large 4:3 main display, designed for reading, gaming, streaming, and multitasking. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. It is backed by a 4,800mAh battery. The phone features dual 50MP cameras, a redesigned display with Flex Titanium technology, and a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features an 8-inch main display, a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and 8K video recording support. Samsung says the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The smartphone is designed for multitasking, AI-powered workflows, and content creation.
Samsung claims it is its thinnest and lightest smartphone ever. The device features an AI-powered FlexWindow, allowing users to access apps, Gemini AI, personalized updates, and voice controls without unlocking the phone. It includes a 50-megapixel camera, Flex Mode for hands-free photography, and AI-powered camera features for photo and video.
