Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Pistachio Color Shipping Delays

Samsung's latest foldable phones are generating intense consumer interest, with preorders for the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra models surging since their unveiling at a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. The standard Z Fold 8, featuring a new wider and shorter design, has proven particularly popular, with its exclusive Pistachio color variant experiencing significant stock shortages and shipping delays.

The Pistachio model, available only through Samsung's website and Experience Stores, has seen its 256GB and 512GB storage configurations pushed back to early October, with some sources citing an October 2 delivery date and others October 9. The 1TB version of the Pistachio Z Fold 8 remains available with an estimated shipping date of August 21. Other color options for the standard model, including Graphite, Cream, and Lavender, are generally shipping in early to mid-August, with Lavender models arriving around August 7 and Graphite and Cream models by August 21. The phones are scheduled to go on general sale on August 12.

The strong demand is widely attributed to the standard Z Fold 8's new form factor, which adopts a near-square 4:3 aspect ratio for its 7.6-inch...