{
  "id": 132896,
  "title": "Galaxy Z Fold 8 destroys pre-order record set by the late Note 10, and it isn’t over yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-destroys-pre-order-record-set-by-the-late-note-10-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T14:19:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-series-breaks-pre-order-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, including the Flip 8, has shattered pre-order sales records, surpassing the previous high set by the Galaxy Note 10. This surge in demand has caused the company’s website to experience difficulties in handling the influx of orders, leading to shipping delays. According to a recent report by Yonhap News Agency, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 have collectively reached a milestone of 1.44 million units sold during the pre-order phase. This record-breaking figure is anticipated to grow further as the pre-order period concludes on August 7. The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s popularity is attributed to its newly appealing design. The Galaxy Note 10, which held the previous record in 2019, sold 1.38 million devices during its pre-order period. Other devices, such as the Galaxy S26 series, also lag behind with 1.35 million units sold. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra are still available for purchase, although customers should expect possible delays in receiving their devices. Despite the shipping setbacks, Samsung’s offers remain competitive, making the Galaxy Z Fold 8 an attractive choice for tech enthusiasts. For more updates, viewers can check out 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, alongside the Flip 8, has broken 1.44 million sales during the pre-order phase, smashing a record previously set by the Galaxy Note 10.",
  "key_points": [
    "Galaxy Z Fold 8 series surpasses Note 10's pre-order record",
    "1.44 million units sold during pre-order phase",
    "Shipping delays expected as pre-order ends August 7"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "3 big ways the iPhone Ultra could beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/3-big-ways-the-iphone-ultra-could-beat-the-galaxy-z-fold-8",
        "published": "2026-08-04T05:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 up to $325 off, best Fold 8 pre-order offers, Nest Doorbell from just $65, monitors, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/deals-galaxy-tab-s11-up-to-325-off-best-fold-8-pre-order-offers-nest",
        "published": "2026-08-04T15:50:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}