Samsung unveiled the fifth-generation Galaxy Z foldables last month. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 arrived with incremental upgrades over its predecessor but the Z Flip 5 packed significant changes compared to its last year’s model. Both foldable phones went up for pre-orders on the day of launch with shipments set to commence from August 11 in multiple countries across the globe. Now the South Korean brand has revealed that both devices have smashed pre-order records in its home market. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 pre-order records in South Korea

Samsung opened pre-orders for its latest-generation foldable phones in its home country on August 1. As of today, the company announced that it has received 1.02 million pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. It broke the previous record of 9,70,000 units held by the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 last year. 

Samsung said that this time the Galaxy Z Flip 5 was more popular than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The former recorded 70 percent of total pre-orders whereas its predecessor had accounted for approximately 60 percent of the pre-orders received during the one week from August 1. The latest clamshell foldable phone registered 7,14,000 units of pre-orders whereas the Fold 5 scored 3,06,000 units with still a few days to go for the closure of the pre-order window. The figures clearly indicate that more people were interested in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 which is no surprise considering that it got a significant upgrade with a larger secondary display.  

Surprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 clocked 3,06,000 units in pre-order. It’s predecessor had recorded 3,88,000 pre-orders. This seems underwhelming despite the strong trade-in offers and the new Flex Hinge mechanism that leaves no gap between the two halves of the phone, smooth experience, and dust resistance. 

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