Fold 'em if You Got the Coin: Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 & Z Fold 7 Pricing Report
Rumor hints at potential positive changes in Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 releases amidst looming tariffs.
Got some dough and craving for the latest tech? Here's what you better know.
The rumor mill's been churning out some serious deets on Samsung's upcoming foldables - the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Z Fold 7, with a purported launch in July knocking at our doorstep.
The latest alleged intel from a tipster, as spotted by 9to5Google, suggests the duo will launch with the same price tags as their predecessors, according to most markets: the Galaxy Z Flip 7 at $1,099 and the Z Fold 7 at $1,899. That's a piece of great news for fans, as Samsung kept the price tag intact for the Galaxy S25 series, covering any additional manufacturing costs.
But here's where it gets tricky. Some clouds are hovering on the horizon. You might want to grab your umbrella!
Recently, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on phones imported from outside the US, and Samsung is no exception. This might lead to a substantial increase in prices for both foldables, up to 30-40%, in the U.S. market. That means you might be looking at a cool $2,500 for the Z Fold 7 if these tariffs go through. Ouch!
But remember, a recent court ruling in the U.S. halted President Trump's 10% tariffs on nearly every U.S. trade partner for now. The judges deemed the administration's manipulation of the IEEPA inappropriate, exceeding any rightful authority [1]. So, there's still hope.
Samsung hasn't made any official announcements on this matter, but it seems the Korean OEM may be left with little choice if tariffs do actually kick in - they'll have to either eat the costs or pass them on to consumers. Precedents hint that they might go for the latter, as we saw with OnePlus' increased cost for the OnePlus Watch 3 without an official announcement, only in the U.S. [2].
Have tariffs got you feeling down? Fear not! Our reliable 'neath- Android-news companion website is always on hand to keep you updated on all the latest on Samsung's upcoming foldables [3].
So, stay tuned and keep those pockets full if you're planning to snag these new gadgets!
[1] - "Court of International Trade rules to halt President Trump's 10% tariffs on almost all U.S. trade partners" (9to5Google, URL)
[2] - "OnePlus Watch 3 price increased in the U.S. without official announcement; later dropped to $350" (9to5Google, URL)
[3] - "Ultimate Guide: Samsung's upcoming foldables" (9to5Google Ultimate Guide, URL)
- If the proposed 25% tariff on imported smartphones, including Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, goes through, you may need to prepare for a potential price increase of up to 30-40% for these new gadgets, which could mean paying $2,500 for the Z Fold 7.
- With the possibility of an increase in tariffs on imported technology items, it would be smart to stay updated on Samsung's official announcements regarding the pricing of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, especially as precedents suggest that costs might be passed on to consumers.
