Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales rise 20% after iPhone Duo launch

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea rose 20% from October 23 to October 29 compared with the previous week, according to a report cited by several accounts. The increase followed the October 23 launch of Apple’s iPhone Duo, but the available reporting does not establish what caused the change. The 20% figure was attributed to The Korea Herald. No absolute sales totals for either week were provided, and the repeated reports trace back to that single report rather than independent sales records. The measure covers the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in South Korea during the stated week, not Samsung’s overall phone sales. The timing coincided with the iPhone Duo’s debut. Reports on the new foldable described a small number of users reporting damaged screens, while a review said overall feedback had been good. One account characterized the reports of screen damage as a quality-control concern; the reporting does not establish that they prompted buyers to choose Samsung’s device. Other possible explanations were also raised, including greater attention to foldable phones after Apple entered the category, the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s price in South Korea, and differences in software and app...