[Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Inside the Design Behind the Latest Galaxy Z Series and Galaxy Watch
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is breaking records, but the iPhone Ultra is nipping at its heels.
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What is the Galaxy Z Fold 8?
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the latest foldable smartphone from Samsung.
What record did the Galaxy Z Fold 8 break?
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 broke the Galaxy Note10's long-standing pre-order record.
What challenges is Samsung facing with the Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung is facing shipping delays due to high demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is breaking records, but the iPhone Ultra is nipping at its heels.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a hit. It has shattered the Galaxy Note10's pre-order record.
It has also achieved something no Galaxy S phone has: it has outsold its predecessor by a factor of three. The Galaxy Z Fold 8's success is not without its challenges.
The iPhone Ultra is poised to outperform it in three key areas, according to Tom's Guide. Meanwhile, Samsung is struggling to keep up with demand, pushing shipping dates back.
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3 big ways iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8Tom's Guide · 89d ago
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The new Galaxy Z8 foldables finally beat Galaxy Note10's long-standing pre-order recordGSMArena.com · 89d ago
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 just did what no Galaxy S phone couldAndroid Police · 89d ago
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