Samsung India has achieved a remarkable feat with its recent launch of the fifth generation foldable devices. Within the initial 28 hours, over 100,000 consumers in India pre-booked the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5.
The official launch of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphones took place during a July 26 event in South Korea. The response from Indian consumers demonstrated a substantial increase in interest, as the pre-bookings for these new models were 1.7 times higher compared to their fourth generation counterparts – the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4.
This surge in pre-bookings signifies the growing trust and enthusiasm of Indian consumers towards foldable devices.
Price and Availability Details
Starting from July 27, 2023, pre-bookings for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 were initiated in India. The official sale of these devices is scheduled to commence on August 18, 2023.
- The starting price for the 8/256 GB version of the Galaxy Z Flip5 is Rs. 99,999, while the 12/256 GB version of the Galaxy Z Fold5 starts at Rs. 154,999.
- Pre-booking the Galaxy Z Flip5 will provide benefits worth Rs. 20,000, and pre-booking the Galaxy Z Fold5 will provide benefits worth Rs. 23,000.
Pre-booking for the new devices is available across various leading online and offline retail outlets. Additionally, consumers can conveniently pre-book through Samsung Live.
Commenting on the pre-booking response of Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, said:
The tremendous success of our newly-launched Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 phones in India has left us overjoyed. These devices are a testament to our dedication to providing our customers with cutting-edge technology.
The popularity of the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 demonstrates the receptiveness of Indian consumers to new innovations. I am confident that these devices will pave the way for foldables to become mainstream and solidify our position as a leader in the Indian market.