Sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 rose 20% in South Korea from October 23 to 29, the week Apple released its iPhone Duo, according to The Korea Herald. The report did not provide exact sales figures.
The timing follows increased interest in the Fold 8 after Apple announced the Duo in September. The figures point to a rise in attention for Samsung’s foldable, but do not confirm that the iPhone Duo’s launch caused it.
Possible factors include the Fold 8’s lower price in Korea and concerns over the Duo’s software and reports of broken inner displays attributed to an apparent manufacturing issue. The available information does not establish whether any of these factors influenced buyers.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is currently available for as little as $1,599.
Sources: 9to5Google.