Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says
Samsung's upcoming foldable lineup and wearables are reportedly facing price hikes alongside hardware upgrades.
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Samsung is teasing its next-generation foldable devices ahead of a Galaxy Unpacked event. Reports indicate the Galaxy Z Fold8 series will feature a crease-less display and an advanced sturdy hinge, with the device powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in India.
Coverage from PhoneArena highlights expectations of price increases for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. GSMArena notes that specific sacrifices were made to achieve the crease-free display on the Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra models.
Future developments depend on the official Galaxy Unpacked event, where Samsung is expected to confirm the final specifications and pricing for the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and accompanying wearables.
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Quick answers
What hardware is powering the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in India?
According to Techgenyz, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
What design improvements are expected for the Z Fold8 series?
Coverage from Deccan Herald mentions an advanced sturdy hinge and a crease-less display.
How will pricing be affected for the new foldables?
A report cited by PhoneArena suggests that prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 will increase.
Coverage (5)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series to come with advanced sturdy hinge, crease-less display Deccan Herald · 1d ago
- Samsung Teases Next-Gen Foldable Devices Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked; Everything We Know So Far IGN India · 1d ago
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Chipset Confirmed: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Powers Samsung's Wide Foldable in India Techgenyz · 1d ago
- This is what Samsung had to sacrifice to make the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra crease-free GSMArena.com · 1d ago
- New report suggests Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 prices will be just as bad as you think PhoneArena · 1d ago broke it first
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