The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is beginning to capture attention, with pre-orders surging.
What you need to know
– For the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is surpassing the Z Flip 7 in pre-orders, claiming 60% of the market share.
– The Flip series previously ruled, achieving 70% in pre-orders just two years prior.
– Although it’s nearly twice the cost of the Flip, the Fold 7’s design overhaul is encouraging people to reconsider their foldable choice.
Following Samsung’s recent foldable announcement, initial figures from South Korea indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is gaining more pre-orders than the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Historically, the Galaxy Z Flip has been Samsung’s top performer in both pre-orders and sales, but this year, consumer interest appears to be shifting. FNN News reports that in Korea, the Z Fold 7 is now leading over the Flip 7 in pre-orders, a first for this series, as the Fold has never outperformed the Flip previously (via SamMobile).
This year, the Z Fold 7 accounts for 60% of pre-orders, while the Flip comprises 40%. This reflects a significant change from past trends.
The end of the Flip’s dominance
Last year, the Flip 6 led with 60%, while the Fold 6 held 40%. The prior year, the Flip 5 dominated with 70%, compared to the Fold 5’s 30%. Thus, it’s evident that these figures indicate a substantial shift in foldable consumer preferences.
Currently, these statistics are exclusive to Korea, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the Fold 7 starts to overshadow the Flip globally as well. Samsung has equipped this year’s Fold with enough enhancements to prompt consumers to rethink their typical Flip choices.
The Z Flip trend has been logical up until now. The Z Fold series has consistently been priced at nearly double that of the clamshell foldable. Moreover, Samsung’s book-style foldables have previously lagged behind some leading options from China regarding design innovation.
Nonetheless, the current momentum of the Z Fold 7 isn’t particularly unexpected. It represents a significant improvement over the Fold 6, being distinctly thinner, lighter, and currently the lightest book-style foldable available. It’s also one of the narrowest foldables overall, and this significant design revision is likely a key factor in increasing its popularity.
For those new to foldables or existing Fold users contemplating an upgrade, the Z Fold 7 is recognized as Samsung’s most robust foldable to date in the U.S. However, if you have recently invested in a large-screen foldable, the $2,000 price tag may be challenging to rationalize.
