The new Galaxy Z8 foldables finally beat Galaxy Note10's long-standing pre-order record

Galaxy Z8 Foldables Shatter Pre-Order Records, Outshining the Legendary Note10

Samsung's latest foldable lineup, the Galaxy Z8 series, has achieved a monumental feat, eclipsing a pre-order record previously held by the iconic Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. The legacy Note10 and Note10+ series once set a remarkable benchmark in South Korea with 1.38 million pre-orders over an 11-day period. For years, this figure remained an elusive target for subsequent Galaxy flagship releases.

Now, the new Galaxy Z8 trio, comprising the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8, has officially surpassed this long-standing record. Reports indicate a staggering 1.44 million total pre-orders for the new foldables, achieved in an impressively short window – from Wednesday to Monday. This rapid success underscores a significant shift in consumer preference towards Samsung's innovative foldable technology.

A Look Back: The Foldable Journey to Success

To truly appreciate the magnitude of the Galaxy Z8's achievement, it's helpful to contextualize it within the foldable series' own history:

• The Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 previously set a foldable record with 1.02 million pre-orders, surpassing their predecessors' 0.97 million.
• A slight dip occurred with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, which saw pre-orders fall to 0.91 million.
• However, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 marked a strong comeback, achieving a new foldable record of 1.04 million pre-orders within a single week (July 15-21).

The Galaxy Z8 trio's overall record-breaking performance is a testament to its widespread appeal, transcending the foldable category itself. Notably, this year's Galaxy S26 generation also set an S-series record of 1.35 million pre-orders over seven days, a number the Z8 foldables have now surpassed. This marks a pivotal moment, as it's the first time Samsung's foldable flagships have outdone their S-series counterparts in pre-order volume.

The Fold8's Dominance and Shifting Demographics

A significant driver of this record-breaking success is the Galaxy Z Fold8 itself. Its introduction of a novel, wider foldable form factor resonated powerfully with consumers, accounting for an impressive 70% of all Z Fold8 pre-orders. The device proved particularly popular among younger demographics, specifically customers in their 30s and below, and saw strong adoption among female buyers, with these groups collectively making up half of all Z Fold8 purchasers.

The strong start for the Galaxy Z8 trio isn't confined to its home market. In India, the new foldables garnered 271,000 pre-orders in just three days, a pace that saw the 2025 foldable generation require 15 days to reach the same milestone.

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