Samsung Raises Z Flip 8, Fold 8 Ultra Prices as S27 Base Loses 2 Key Upgrades
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 18
Samsung Raises Z Flip 8, Fold 8 Ultra Prices as S27 Base Loses 2 Key Upgrades
3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 18
Summary
Samsung’s July foldables are now expected to get price hikes, with higher-storage Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra variants seen as especially hard hit.
A global DRAM and memory shortage is driving the squeeze, with supply strained by rapid AI data-center expansion and related demand.
The same shortage is also forcing Galaxy S27 compromises: the base model’s display plan has reportedly been frozen and a camera upgrade looks unlikely.
That leaves most new components likely headed to the pricier Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra, while Samsung may even consider BOE panels to cut costs on the base phone.
European and Asian sales channels are privately pessimistic on pricing, though Samsung could still soften launch sticker shock with pre-order deals and trade-in offers.