Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 saw sales in South Korea rise by about 10% from the previous week following Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone Duo, according to telecom-industry figures cited by ETNews.
The increase does not establish that Apple’s first foldable had a weak debut, nor does it settle the broader foldable-phone contest. It does suggest that some prospective buyers who had delayed a purchase until Apple revealed its device opted for Samsung’s model once they could compare the two.
Price may be a major factor in South Korea. The reported gap between the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 is only $100 in the United States, but it reaches roughly 1 million won in South Korea. That local difference could make the Fold8 more compelling for shoppers already committed to buying a foldable handset.
The available figure covers a single market and a single week immediately after Apple’s announcement. Whether the iPhone Duo’s arrival produces a sustained boost for Samsung’s Fold8, or changes foldable demand more broadly, remains unclear.
