Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 around late July, according to reports from Newspim. The company faces pressure from rising semiconductor costs that could lead to higher prices for these devices.
Base models expected to launch at $1999 while larger storage variants face potential price increases due to rising semiconductor costs.
The base storage model of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to launch at approximately $1999 USD (about $1,999). Higher capacity versions with 512GB and 1TB storage will likely cost more than this baseline price. The exact pricing for those larger models remains unconfirmed.
Rumors suggest that Samsung might omit S Pen support and its newer Privacy Display technology from the new foldables to control manufacturing costs. Some early reports also indicate that improvements to the screen crease may not be dramatic compared to the previous generation.
DRAM prices and increased demand for artificial intelligence hardware are driving up component costs across the industry. These market pressures force smartphone manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies for upcoming releases.
Samsung has not officially confirmed any details regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Z Flip 8 launch window or specifications.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
