Samsung’s newly announced Galaxy Z Fold 8 range carries a heavy price tag for South African consumers, driven by premium fold tech and rising AI memory costs. Picture: Samsung
Samsung announced its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 last week, but South African consumers might feel a slight punch to the gut: pricing starts at a steep R32,000.
The entry-level Galaxy Z Fold 8 will retail for R32,000, while the larger Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra steps up to approximately R35,400. Higher-storage configurations climb even further: the 512GB version of the standard Fold 8 costs R40,999, while the 512GB Fold 8 Ultra reaches a towering R50,999.
For comparison, Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro starts at R27,999, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max beginning at R30,699. Of course, because Samsung’s devices feature foldable display technology, a premium price over traditional smartphones is expected.
The main differences between the two Samsung models come down to dimensions and weight. The 6-inch Fold 8 weighs in at a lighter 201g, making it noticeably more compact than the 8-inch Fold 8 Ultra, which weighs 215g.
