Galaxy Z Fold8 Sales Rose Over 20% in a Week as iPhone Duo Buyers Looked Elsewhere, Report Says

This is a report, and Samsung has not confirmed the figures. A report from South Korea says Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose by more than 20 percent in a week after the iPhone Duo started shipping. The report links the rise to reports of spotty quality checks and breaking displays on the Duo, which may have sent some buyers to Samsung's foldable.

A similar pattern in September

The same report says a similar effect followed the iPhone Duo's unveiling in September, when Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose by about 10 percent week on week.

The Duo problems in context

Apple has said it is aware of an issue affecting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units, and it has directed affected owners to AppleCare. Our iPhone Duo display feature sets out what is known so far.

What Samsung plans for the end of the year

In its third quarter results, Samsung said its mobile business plans to push the Galaxy S26 series, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold8 through the year end shopping season. Those plans were published on October 29, 2026, before this report.