Samsung has officially rolled out its latest generation of foldable smartphones in India, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. However, enthusiasts looking to upgrade will face substantially higher prices, with some models seeing an increase of up to Rs 43,000 compared to their predecessors.
Significant Price Increases Across Foldable Lineup
The new pricing strategy impacts all storage variants of the refreshed foldable devices. The previous Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been rebranded as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while a new wider book-style foldable is simply named Galaxy Z Fold 8. The clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip 8 also sees a notable price adjustment.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Pricing (compared to Z Fold 7)
- 12GB+256GB: Rs 1,99,999 (up from Rs 1,74,999 – a Rs 25,000 hike)
- 12GB+512GB: Rs 2,19,999 (up from Rs 1,86,999 – a Rs 33,000 hike)
- 16GB+1TB: Rs 2,59,999 (up from Rs 2,16,999 – a Rs 43,000 hike)
Galaxy Z Flip 8 Pricing
- 12GB+256GB: Rs 1,24,999 (up from Rs 1,09,999 – a Rs 15,000 hike)
- 12GB+512GB: Rs 1,44,999 (up from Rs 1,21,999 – a Rs 23,000 hike)
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Pricing
The newly introduced Galaxy Z Fold 8 also comes with premium pricing:
- 12GB+256GB: Rs 1,79,999
- 12GB+512GB: Rs 1,99,999
- 16GB+1TB: Rs 2,39,999
Pre-order Offers Mitigate Some Costs
Despite the increased prices, Samsung is providing several promotional offers for pre-ordering customers to soften the financial blow:
- Instant Bank Discount: Buyers can receive a flat Rs 9,000 discount on Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra models and a Rs 4,000 discount on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 when using eligible bank cards.
- Exchange Bonus: An additional trade-in bonus of up to Rs 10,000 is available for the Fold series, and Rs 5,000 for the Flip 8, when exchanging an old device.
- No-Cost EMI: Flexible payment options include no-cost EMI for up to 9 months through major bank credit cards.
These offers aim to make the latest generation of Samsung foldables more accessible despite the significant price adjustments.