Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7, Record for Most Pre-sales of Foldables.. Activation Begins

Samsung Electronics' new foldable smartphones 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7' have set a new record for the most pre-sales of Galaxy foldables. Samsung Electronics announced on the 22nd that 1.04 million units were sold during the pre-sale period for the Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7 from the 15th to the 21st. The previous record for the most pre-sales of Galaxy foldables was held by the 'Galaxy Z Fold5·Z Flip5' with 1.02 million units. The Galaxy Z Fold6·Z Flip6, released last year, sold 910,000 units in pre-sales.
■ 'Fold7' outsells 'Flip7'
The pre-order sales ratio for 'Galaxy Z Fold7' and 'Galaxy Z Flip7' is 60% and 40%, respectively, with the fold ratio increasing from 40% last year to 60%.
The 'Galaxy Z Fold7' was most popular in Jet Black and Blue Shadow colors. The 'Galaxy Z Flip7' was popular in Blue Shadow and Coral Red.
Industry experts believe that the slim foldable form factor, hardware innovation, and convenient Galaxy AI of the 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7' have successfully captivated consumers. In particular, the 'Galaxy Z Fold7' is receiving rave reviews for its unprecedented design and powerful performance. The 'Galaxy Z Fold7' offers a similar user experience to a bar-type smartphone even when folded, with a thickness of 8.9mm when folded, 4.2mm when unfolded, and a weight of 215g with a 21:9 screen ratio.
Meanwhile, more than half of the customers who pre-purchased on Samsung.com joined the 'New Galaxy AI Subscription Club'. The 'New Galaxy AI Subscription Club' is a subscription program that offers benefits such as △up to 50% residual value guarantee when returning the device after one year △'Samsung Care Plus Smartphone Damage' coverage △30% discount coupon for genuine mobile accessories when purchasing the 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7' unlocked model.
■ Competitive benefits events by the three telecom companies
The three telecom companies are starting activations for pre-order customers from today, offering basic discount benefits with affiliated cards and conducting cashback events. SK Telecom is providing a 3-month free subscription to 'T Universe TVing Ad-supported Standard' for customers who activate the 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7' by next month. After activation, customers can download a 3-month free usage coupon for TVing 'Ad-supported Standard' from the T Universe TVing benefits page on the SKT promotion site. KT is introducing 'New Galaxy AI Subscription Club X Safe Change Plus' and 'Safe Change Plus Fold7' for customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7. Safe Change Plus (15,000 won per month) and Safe Change Plus Fold7 (17,000 won per month) are services that provide up to 50% compensation when returning the used phone upon purchasing a new phone after two years. LG Uplus is offering AI subscription service benefits to customers who activate the 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7'. Customers who purchase the 'Galaxy Z Fold7·Z Flip7' from LG Uplus can use the AI subscription product 'Udoq Pick AI', including the 'Liner+Canva' product, free of charge for six months without additional cost.

solidkjy@fnnews.com Koo Ja-yun Reporter