Reflections about the cracked screen and finishing quality of the iPhone Duo are said to be causing some customers to consider switching to Samsung folding phones.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales increase after iPhone Duo deliveries

Galaxy Z Fold 8 is recording increased sales in recent weeks, right at the time the first folding screen iPhone reaches users. Complaints about quality control and screen cracking on the iPhone Duo are said to be one of the factors causing a part of customers to turn their attention to Samsung products.

According to information cited by Gizmochina from Korea's Herald Business, Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales increased by more than 20% in a week after the iPhone Duo began being delivered to customers last week. This increase is higher than the increase of about 10% compared to the previous week recorded last month, when buyers learned more about the first folding iPhone and its high price.

The numbers show that purchasing power for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 had positive developments during the period when the iPhone Duo came to market. However, the information cited is not enough to determine how many customers have directly switched from the intention of buying iPhone Duo to Samsung phones, or the specific contribution of durability concerns to sales growth.

Samsung extends device exchange program, adding year-end incentives

In this context, Samsung extended the registration period for the New AI Subscription Club program until the end of November. The program allows users to exchange old devices for new models in cycles of one, two or three years.

For folding screen devices including Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8, the program offers a guaranteed buyback value of 50% for a one-year plan. The two-year package is 40%, or 50% in the case of upgrading to the Flip line, while the three-year package is 25%.

In addition to the device exchange program, Samsung also launches the "Galaxy End of the Year Fiesta" campaign until December 31. The campaign adds in-store shopping incentives, but the original post does not detail each benefit or apply.

iPhone Duo is still in high demand despite the initial error

On Apple's side, complaints about quality have not caused the demand for iPhone Duo to cool down significantly. The article said the company still records high purchasing power, while memory and chip shortages are affecting its ability to meet orders.

Also according to content posted by Gizmochina, Apple has announced a free exchange policy for iPhone Duo that has a cracked screen inside. This policy is described as applicable even if the incident is not covered by an AppleCare+ plan.

However, hardware errors appearing in the early stages of sales may make those still considering buying the iPhone Duo more cautious, thereby creating more opportunities for Samsung's folding phone models. The Korean technology company is expected to continue to invest heavily in this device line in 2027. Check the price and buy genuine Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 HERE.