# Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a smash hit; shipping dates slip, 3x higher pre-orders than Fold 7

> Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has turned out to be an absolute smash hit for the company, with the new foldables now delayed across the board in shipping amid demand that’s apparently 3x higher than initial Fold…

- **Source:** [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/08/03/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-pre-order-delays-demand/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a70dae4960b3ac99824ca08)
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #galaxy #foldable
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