Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 pricing leaks suggest you could be paying more this year
We’ve seen all sorts of rumors and renders of theGalaxy Z Fold 4andZ Flip 4throughout the last few weeks, just as Samsung intends to unveil its latest foldables at theGalaxy Unpacked eventon August 10. With each new leak, fans eagerly look forward to the release of the latest Z series phones. This latest report is giving us our best look yet into the products' prices, and unfortunately, it has left fans a little more than disappointed.
An online tipster going byGizpawspotted the prices, which originated from an unnamed European retailer (viaAndroid Central). The leak indicates that both the Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4 will have slightly increased prices compared to their predecessors. The Z Fold 4 is expected to land at €1,864 ($1907), 65 Euros more than the Z Fold3’s European launch price. Likely, US pricing will match when the phone is announced next month, presumably introducing a higher launch price than its predecessor’s $1,799 tag. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 4’s 512GB variant has been priced at €1,981 ($2,026).
Similarly, the Z Flip 4’s basic 128GB variant is rumored to cost users €1,080 ($1,105) when it arrives in Europe. If those US prices hold true, that’s about $100 steeper than its predecessor’s initial retail price, which marked the first real foldable to break below four-digit pricing. Additionally, if you’re planning on grabbing the flip phone’s 256GB variant expect your pockets to get hit for €1158 ($1,184), while the 512GB version will set you back by €1,275 ($1,304).
The first-generation Z Fold smartphone cost nearly $2,000 at launch, whereas the first Z Flip phone had a launch price of $1,380. While the foldables have become more affordable over the years, their premium prices can still be a detriment to some users. Considering that most of the upgrades to these latest models seem marginal at best, potential buyers might be disappointed that they need to pay more than last year’s lineup. Despite the potential price hike, Samsung has high expectations for these devices, whichsold over 10 million units last year. The company has alsodiversified its list of battery suppliersto maximize potential profits. With any luck, Samsung’susual launch discounts and trade-in offerswill reduce any upfront costs.
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