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iPhone Duo launch sends more buyers to Galaxy Z Fold 8
Apple iPhone Duo foldable phone has finally entered the conversation, but its arrival appears to have pushed some South Korean buyers toward the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead of pulling them away.
According to Yonhap, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Korea sales increased by around 10% during the week after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo. Consumers who had postponed their purchase to see Apple’s foldable eventually decided to go with Samsung.
Price is a major factor
The biggest difference for Korean buyers may be the price.
The 256GB iPhone Duo costs 3.29 million won locally, while the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced at 2.2781 million won. That puts Apple’s foldable more than 1 million won above Samsung’s model in the market.
The iPhone Duo’s South Korean launch is expected around late October or early November. Buyers who want a foldable now therefore have little reason to wait.
Once the iPhone Duo is officially released in South Korea, consumers are expected to continue weighing their options by comparing price, portability, and large-screen usability between the two devices.
There is another practical factor: portability. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable phone weighs 201 grams and measures 9.7mm when closed.
Samsung also gives the Fold 8 a mature foldable software experience, including support for multiple apps and DeX, alongside its 7.6-inch inner display.
Apple’s entry will still raise the competitive pressure considerably. However, its first-generation foldable is already showing that a familiar logo alone may not be enough to pull every prospective buyer away from Samsung.
