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Galaxy Z Fold8 Wins Poll Despite Rs 1.8 Lakh Starting Price
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 led a GSMArena reader poll of the company’s new foldable phones, despite widespread concern over pricing. In India, The New Indian Express lists the phone at a starting…
The Story in Brief
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 led a GSMArena reader poll of the company’s new foldable phones, despite widespread concern over pricing. In India, The New Indian Express lists the phone at a starting price of Rs 1,79,999. The Fold8 has a wider 4:3 inner screen, a lighter 201g body, Samsung DeX support and a 4,800mAh battery. GSMArena praised its design and software but criticised the lack of an extra telephoto camera and questioned whether the battery is large enough for some users.
The New Indian Express, after using the phone for more than two weeks, found its performance, cameras and battery life reliable, though heavy users may need an evening charge. The global model starts at $1,900 for 256GB, while the Fold8 Ultra starts at $2,100 and the Flip8 at $1,200. Discounts are possible, but memory chip shortages may limit them.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy pitch is that a premium foldable must be the best phone simply because it is lighter and newer. The opposite claim, that its price makes it an irrational purchase for everyone, is just as broad. Reviews agree on the useful wider screen and strong performance, but differ on camera and battery trade-offs. For Indian buyers, the practical test is whether the phone’s two-screen productivity justifies Rs 1,79,999 over a conventional flagship.
Sources (2): gsmarena.com, newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
