Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra sales surge across Europe: Samsung report

Samsung Electronics says combined post-launch sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra surged 50% in Europe versus the previous Galaxy Z Fold7 launch. In the company’s official commercial update, Samsung also reported a 60% increase in smartphone consumers switching directly from iPhones. The data points to stronger momentum for foldables as mainstream productivity devices, even as “halo” rivals intensify competition. Samsung’s Smart Switch telemetry found higher ecosystem migration, including a 20% shift of Galaxy Z Flip8 buyers away from rival brands and a threefold rise in customers moving from compact Flip models to the Fold8. Samsung cites an iPhone-to-Fold8 portfolio jump.