Samsung Raises Galaxy Z Fold7 High-Storage Prices in US

Samsung has raised the prices of its higher-storage variants of the Galaxy Z Fold7 foldable smartphone in the United States, marking a quiet adjustment amid rising component costs. The change affects the 512GB and 1TB models, each increasing by $80, while the base 256GB version remains at its original price of $1,999.99. The updates appeared on Samsung's U.S. website without any official announcement.

The Galaxy Z Fold7, launched in July 2024, debuted with the 512GB model priced at $2,119.99 and the 1TB at $2,419.99. Under the new pricing, those configurations now list for $2,199.99 and $2,499.99, respectively. This hike comes late in the device's lifecycle, just months before the expected release of its successor, the Galaxy Z Fold8, in July 2025. The foldable, known for its large inner display and multitasking capabilities, lacks a microSD card slot, making built-in storage a key consideration for users needing more space beyond the base 256GB option.

Industry observers attribute the increase to escalating costs for memory components, including DRAM and NAND flash, which have strained supply chains globally. Samsung implemented a similar $80 adjustment for the higher-storage...