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Samsung Continues to See Record Sales for Galaxy Z8 Series in Europe, with Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra Up Almost 50% - Samsung Newsroom U.K.

Samsung Newsroom U.K.·Oct 22, 2026 · 3:00 AM CT
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Samsung Electronics says its new Galaxy Z8 foldables are setting sales records in Europe, led by the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra.

Together the two Fold models saw a 45% increase in European sales in the nine weeks after their Aug. 7, 2026 launch, compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 sales a year earlier.

Samsung also points to search data: Google searches for its foldables in major European markets rose more than 260%, spiking to 460% in September. The company credits the Fold8's form factor, which moves from quick cover-screen use to reading and gaming on the main display.

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