Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jul 8
Analyst Urges Waiting 2 Months on Foldables as Samsung, Apple and Motorola Shift Market
Updated
Updated · Android Authority · Jul 8

Analyst Urges Waiting 2 Months on Foldables as Samsung, Apple and Motorola Shift Market

3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jul 8

Summary

  • $1,300-to-$1,500 foldables are a poor buy right now, with an Android Authority analyst saying the market could look very different within two months.
  • July 22 is Samsung’s next catalyst: the company has confirmed new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 launches, which could either outclass current models or push deeper discounts on the Fold 7 and Flip 7.
  • Motorola is the clearest pricing case for waiting, after last year’s Razr Ultra fell from $1,500 to $1,100 within months and later to $800 — a $700 cut.
  • Early September is the other key date, with Apple widely expected to debut its first foldable iPhone Ultra, adding a new benchmark to a category the report calls pivotal in 2026.

Insights

Can Samsung's new Z Fold 8 defend its foldable crown against Apple's long-awaited debut?
Have 2026's foldable phones finally overcome the screen durability issues that worry most consumers?
Will Apple's rumored $2,500 price tag prove too high for a market where cost is a major barrier?