Key Points
- Samsung’s latest foldables Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE have recorded 2.1 lakh (210,000) pre-orders in the first 48 hours of launch in India.
- This marks a new pre-order record for Samsung foldables, matching the numbers achieved by the high-end Galaxy S25 series.
- The success comes under Samsung’s ‘Made in India’ initiative, highlighting the brand’s local manufacturing push and growing foldable phone market.
- Galaxy Z Fold7: The most advanced, thinnest, and lightest foldable from Samsung, weighing just 215g and measuring 8.9mm (folded), 4.2mm (unfolded).
- Galaxy Z Flip7: Samsung’s most compact foldable yet, weighing 188g and just 13.7mm thick when folded, packed with new AI and photography features.
- Samsung aims to cement foldables as a mainstream smartphone choice in India, leveraging both innovation and domestic production.
New Delhi: Samsung Electronics has announced a blockbuster response to its latest foldable smartphones in India, marking a major milestone for its ‘Made in India’ mission. The newly launched Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE have collectively received an unprecedented 2,10,000 pre-orders within the first 48 hours, surpassing all previous records for Samsung foldables and equaling the pre-launch demand seen earlier this year for the Galaxy S25 series.
Record-Breaking Pre-Orders: ‘Made in India’ Push Pays Off
Samsung’s commitment to local manufacturing and innovation has accelerated the adoption of foldable technology in India’s dynamic smartphone market. Officials from Samsung highlighted that consumer enthusiasm for the Z Fold7 and Flip7 lines signals a major shift toward mainstream acceptance of foldables in the country.
Galaxy Z Fold7: Ultimate Power in a Slim, Lightweight Design
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is being touted as Samsung’s most immersive and versatile smartphone ever.
- Weighs just 215 grams, making it lighter than even the S25 Ultra.
- Sleek profile: 8.9mm thickness when folded, 4.2mm when unfolded.
- Large, immersive display delivers top-tier multitasking and entertainment.
- Enhanced efficiency and portability, with AI-powered features for productivity, voice commands, and photography.
Park, Samsung’s India lead, remarked, “The Z Fold7 combines precision engineering and intelligent features in our sleekest, most powerful design yet. These record numbers prove that Indian consumers are ready for the foldable future.”
Galaxy Z Flip7: Pocket-Sized, Smart, and Stylish
- Ultra-compact: Just 188 grams, folds down to 13.7mm thick Samsung’s thinnest flip yet.
- Advanced AI capabilities enable next-level selfies and seamless smart interactions.
- Promises everyday reliability with a blend of style and futuristic tech.
What’s Driving the Foldable Phenomenon?
Industry analysts point to multiple factors:
- A surge in premium smartphone demand
- Local manufacturing under the ‘Made in India’ drive, reducing costs and boosting after-sales support
- Innovative technology catering to productivity, entertainment, and design-focused users
Samsung’s unprecedented sales figures and enthusiastic consumer response position India as a rising global market for foldable devices. The company’s aggressive push, combined with innovative product evolution and local production, is expected to accelerate adoption in both metro cities and smaller towns.
