Samsung is reportedly planning price increases for some storage variants of its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, as production costs continue to climb across the industry.
A report from Korean outlet Newspim indicates that higher chipset and memory prices are driving the potential adjustments.
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The company is said to be aiming to keep the base storage versions at current price points, but the 512GB and 1TB models could see hikes.
This strategy aligns with Samsung's recent approach of absorbing cost increases in higher-tier storage options rather than raising entry-level prices.
The broader semiconductor market is under pressure from rising DRAM prices and strong AI demand, which contributes to the timing of these expected changes.
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Early leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will focus on iterative refinements rather than major design overhauls.
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Reports indicate that crease reduction may not see significant improvement over the previous generation.
Additionally, rumors hint that S Pen support and Samsung's Privacy Display technology might remain absent, possibly as part of cost-control measures.
Samsung is expected to unveil the new foldables around late July, likely during an Unpacked event in London.
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The base Galaxy Z Fold 8 could retain its $1,999 starting price, while higher-end variants may move further into ultra-premium territory.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 lineup could also see smaller increases depending on storage configuration.
Samsung continues to lead the global foldable market, but faces growing competition from Chinese brands offering thinner designs and larger batteries.
Apple's yet-to-launch foldable ambitions also loom over the industry.
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The challenge for Samsung now is convincing consumers that the incremental upgrades are worth paying more for, especially as competition intensifies.
