Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 series tipped to be more expensive | Infinium-tech

According to a new rumor, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup may launch with a higher price tag than its predecessors. The company is expected to unveil its next generation foldable next month.

Citing European and Asian sales channels, the leak claims that Samsung has increased the starting prices of the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra renders leaked

The leak attributes the price rise to a combination of internal and external factors. Although not mentioned in the leak, the price increase is likely to be due to the ongoing increase in RAM and other component costs.

Galaxy Z Fold8 (Wide) renders leaked

It has also been claimed that the manufacturing costs of the upcoming foldables have increased, although the exact amount is still being decided. A recent report in May also indicated that Samsung would be increasing the prices of some of its phones in Europe.

A recent report suggested that Apple is also considering higher prices for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup amid the rising costs of RAM and storage chips.

Galaxy Z Flip8 render leaked

According to rumors, Samsung’s new wide-screen foldable will be called the Galaxy Z Fold8, while the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is expected to replace the existing Galaxy Z Fold7.

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