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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Starts at $2,099, Shows 15% Global Market Share
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CNET·
Samsung held just 15% of the global foldable market share in Q2 2026, beating Motorola by just 2%, with the Z Fold 8 Ultra starting at $2,099, positioning Samsung as the market leader in the premium foldable device segment.
Technical significance
Samsung's 15% global foldable market share leadership with the Z Fold 8 Ultra at $2,099 validates the premium pricing strategy for foldable technology, potentially encouraging other manufacturers to enter or expand their foldable device offerings.