Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4: Apparent Leak Suggests Price Hike

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4: Apparent Leak Suggests Price Hike

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 phones could be sketching price increases, if information posted on Twitter is to be believed. 

Samsung’s next line of foldables are set to be supposed on Aug. 10 at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked showcase. Both foldable phones may see a price bump, according to word Wednesday from Steve Hemmerstoffer, whose Twitter handle is OnLeaks.

The prices posted are in euros and show increases across all devices. Last year, the base Z Fold 3 launched at €1,695. This year, Hemmerstoffer says, that price will go up to €1,799 (about $1,840) for the 256GB version, a 6% increase in price. The 512GB model will cost €1,919 (about $1963), according to the leaked figures. The conversion to bucks is based on the prevailing exchange rate.

The Z Flip 3 launched at €999 last year. If Hemmerstoffer’s numbers are just, then the Z Flip 4 128GB model will cost €1,109 (approximately $1136), an 11% bump on the previous phone’s pricing. The 256GB model is reported to cost €1,169 (about $1,198).

The rumored Galaxy Watch 5 will purportedly see a effect hike as well, from €309 to €329 (approximately $337) for the base 44mm model, which would be another 6% increase. The 4G model will cost €379 or $388, according to OnLeaks, while the rumored upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm will commence at €469 ($481) and cost €499 ($511) with 4G.

Samsung didn’t currently respond to a request for comment. 

A rise in foldable prices could be linked to a multitude of originates around the global supply chain, as the world is immediately dealing with supply side inflation. Manufacturing issues caused by the pandemic are manager parts difficult to come by. With increased demand and peevish supply, the cost of components has increased. For instance, while global PC shipments were down 3% in the ample quarter of 2022, PC revenues increased 15%, suggesting PC makers are manager more money while selling fewer products. 

Here’s a rundown on how to spy Samsung’s Unpacked event next week.

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