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Samsung speeds Galaxy Z Trifold 2 launch to counter iPhone Duo

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Samsung accelerated the Galaxy Z Trifold 2 launch to counter Apple’s iPhone Duo.
Samsung posted sarcastic social-media messages mocking the iPhone Duo without naming Apple.
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose about 10 % the week after the iPhone Duo unveiling.
In Korea, the Fold8 costs 2.28 million won, roughly 1.01 million won cheaper than the Duo’s 3.29 million won price.

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Story summary

Samsung accelerated the Galaxy Z Trifold 2 launch to counter Apple’s iPhone Duo.
Samsung posted sarcastic social-media messages mocking the iPhone Duo without naming Apple.
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales rose about 10 % the week after the iPhone Duo unveiling.
In Korea, the Fold8 costs 2.28 million won, roughly 1.01 million won cheaper than the Duo’s 3.29 million won price.