SamFwSamsung yesterday (Tuesday, August 8, 2023) said it has received more than 1 million pre-orders for the latest folding phone models in its home country.
Pre-orders of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 have reached 1.02 million units after their launch two weeks ago, breaking the record of 970,000 units set by last year's models. In particular, Galaxy Z Flip 5 sold more than Galaxy Z Fold 5, accounting for 70% of total pre-orders in a week from August 1. Before that, Galaxy Z Flip 4 accounted for about 60% of sales. pre-order.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 at the Unpacked event taking place in South Korea on July 26. The biggest innovation of the new generation of folding phones is the waterdrop hinge that allows the devices to have a waterdrop notch. fully foldable. The company's previous folding phones used an old hinge that often left a gap when folded, making it bulkier.
Except for the new hinge that makes the device thinner and lighter, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has the same specifications as its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a significant upgrade on the external screen. This screen has a size of up to 3.4 inches allowing users to do more without opening the main screen. Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the most popular Mint Blue color, followed by Cream Latte color. As for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the most purchased version is Icy Blue.
It is predicted that sales of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will surpass 10 million units this year. At a press conference after the Galaxy Unpacked event, Roh Tae-moon, President and head of Samsung Electronics' mobile business, said the company wants foldable phones to account for more than 20% of sales. Galaxy premium smartphones worldwide.
