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Galaxy Z Fold 8 is stealing parts from 2027 just to meet demand
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung is facing high demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, leading to production challenges and shipping delays shortly after launch.
- The bottleneck is due to limited production capacity of Display Driver ICs (DDIs) from Taiwan-based foundry UMC, which has reached its manufacturing limit on the 22nm process.
- To meet demand, Samsung is reallocating DDI production originally planned for 2027 smartphone models to increase Galaxy Z Fold 8 output, along with requesting expedited manufacturing runs.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is partially out of stock in the US and is driving growth in the foldable market, which is expected to double shipments to 36 million units by 2028 according to Omdia.
- Samsung’s strategic shift highlights the Fold 8’s strong sales performance and its role in expanding the foldable smartphone segment.
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