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Samsung Raises Prices on Galaxy Z Fold 7 Models Amid Global Shortage

4/12/2026

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Samsung raised US prices for higher-storage Galaxy Z Fold 7 variants, with the 512GB model rising from $2,119 to $2,199 and the 1TB model rising from $2,419 to $2,499.
The move follows increases in South Korea and aligns with leaked pricing for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Analysts say the trend could reflect a broader rise in smartphone prices amid a global memory shortage, raising questions about future pricing.

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Samsung raised US prices for higher-storage Galaxy Z Fold 7 variants, with the 512GB model rising from $2,119 to $2,199 and the 1TB model rising from $2,419 to $2,499.
The move follows increases in South Korea and aligns with leaked pricing for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Analysts say the trend could reflect a broader rise in smartphone prices amid a global memory shortage, raising questions about future pricing.