Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Sees Price Cuts in Europe and US
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is discounted in Europe to €1,405 for the base model, while US buyers face rising Amazon prices and cheaper options at Walmart.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 is being offered at reduced prices in Europe following a period of promotional activity tied to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, according to GSMArena.
In Europe, the foldable starts at €1,405 for the 12/256GB configuration, which GSMArena described as close to a €600 reduction on the base model. The outlet noted that the step up to the 512GB version remains costly, adding €425 to the price.
Pricing in the United States moved in the opposite direction over the same period. GSMArena reported that the 12/256GB Galaxy Z Fold8 rose to $1,700 on Amazon, up from $1,650 the previous week. Walmart listed the same unit at $1,640.
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