Samsung says it could've charged more for its already expensive foldable phones

 

📈 Samsung Absorbed Higher Costs—But Foldables Still Got Pricier

Real-world pricing for Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7 (July 2025 launch)

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💸 2025 Launch-Day MSRPs

Table

Model	Storage	U.S. Price	Change vs 2024
Galaxy Z Fold 7	256 GB (base)	$1,999	↑ $100
Galaxy Z Flip 7	256 GB (base)	$1,099	$0 (flat)
Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE	128 GB (base)	$899	NEW tier

Samsung mobile chief TM Roh confirmed the company “absorbed significant production-cost increases” tied to:

Slimmer hinge & 200 MP camera (Fold 7)

Larger 6.9" Window (Flip 7)

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (both)

7-year update commitment (entire lineup)

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🔍 Why Prices Could Have Been Even Higher

Component inflation + new U.S. tariffs = +8–10 % BOM jump

Meta-scale AI co-processor adds $25–30 per unit

Samsung chose not to pass the full hike to buyers, citing “democratizing foldables & AI.”

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🛒 Real-World Buying Advice

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Channel	Observed Launch Deal	Net Cost
Amazon Pre-order	$200 gift card + free Buds 3 Pro	~$1,799 (Fold 7)
Best Buy Trade-In	up to $800 off + 10 % student discount	~$1,099 (Fold 7)
Samsung.com	double storage free (256 → 512 GB)	MSRP unchanged

Deals stack until Sept 6, 2025, or while supplies last.

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📊 Bottom Line

The Fold 7 now starts at $1,999—$100 more than last year, but still lower than the analysts’ $2,149 forecast.

Flip 7 holds $1,099, effectively cheaper when adjusted for inflation.

Flip 7 FE at $899 fills the “budget foldable” gap Samsung never had before.

Ready to fold? Pre-order windows close fast—lock in your price today.