Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has set a new company record for preorders in South Korea, according to indiatoday.in. The outlet reports that the latest foldable lineup, which includes a new passport-style Fold 8 model, has seen unusually strong early demand.
Citing figures from Yonhap News Agency, indiatoday.in notes that the Galaxy Z series logged 1.44 million preorders in South Korea, the highest total on record for the company. The previous best was set by the Fold 6 series, which recorded 1.2 million preorders in the same market.
The new Fold 8 features a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded, a design shift that appears to be resonating with buyers. Telecompaper reports that Korean operators have confirmed strong demand for the device, which moves away from the taller, narrower displays of earlier models. The passport-style form factor is being described as a hit, according to indiatoday.in.
However, not all coverage has been glowing. Gadget Review reports that the Fold 8's "crease-free" display has a seven-day problem, though the outlet does not specify the exact nature of the issue in the available summary. The claim suggests that the screen's crease-free property may degrade or fail within the first week of use, a potential concern for early adopters.
GSMArena.com has also published a review of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the higher-end variant in the series, though details from that review are not included in the available material.
The record preorder figures indicate that Samsung's gamble on a new aspect ratio has paid off, at least in its home market. The question now is whether the reported display issue will affect long-term satisfaction and whether the Fold 8 can replicate this success in global markets.
