Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could launch with a significant price hike in India- Details
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 price in India
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch is almost here, and we already know many things about the foldable via leaks and rumours. This year, the smartphone is getting significant design upgrades with a slimmer build and a performance boost with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. While the expected specs look promising, tipster Yogesh Brar has predicted a major price hike for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India that may shock buyers.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE set to offer affordable foldable innovation at a budget price
According to the tipster's X post, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to be priced between Rs. 175000 to Rs. 179,000 in India. This showcases a significant increase in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold 6's Rs.149999 price tag. Well, this is not the first time we have heard about the price hike, as it was earlier reported for France. As far as the clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is concerned, no price has been reported so far, and it is expected to launch at a similar price to its predecessor despite the major design upgrades.
Also read: Apple's foldable iPhone to use liquid metal Hinge for enhanced durability and crease-free display: Report
Considering the pricing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the upcoming Vivo X Fold 5 will be in a similar league in terms of feature pricing. Given the leaks, Vivo is also reported to bring several enhancements and upgrades that may sway buyers towards buying. Additionally, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 price hike, buyers may also tend towards buying the Vivo X Fold 5, if its price remains considerable. Since the prices are not official from Samsung, we will have to wait until launch to confirm the pricing.
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