Samsung: Fold 8 Buzz Drives Flip Owners to Preorder, Triple the Rate of Previous Generations
Samsung says strong hype around the Fold 8 is pulling customers away from its Flip models, with more than three times as many Flip owners preordering a Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra compared to prior launches.
Samsung reports that the buzz surrounding its upcoming Fold 8 appears to be siphoning demand from its Flip line. The company says the number of Flip owners placing preorders for a Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra is more than triple the rate seen in previous generation releases.
This shift suggests growing consumer preference for the larger foldable form factor. While Samsung did not provide absolute figures, the ratio signals a significant change in buying patterns.
The early indication of strong Fold 8 adoption could bolster optimism around Samsung’s mobile segment performance.
Source: First Squawk