According to business insiders reported by PTI, Samsung intends to begin selling its high-end Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone in India in September. It will be the most costly device from the firm's portfolio in the nation. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's $1,799 (approximately Rs. 1,42,700) global launch price is the same as it was for its predecessor, Indian customers may end up paying extra because of the weakening of the rupee and increased taxes.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 was introduced at a price point of Rs 84,999 to Rs 88,999, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was priced between Rs 1.49 lakh and Rs 1.57 lakh. However, it is anticipated that the new iterations of the gadgets be priced higher, according to PTI.
Gadgets 360 has reached out to Samsung for details related to the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in the country.
"Beginning in early September, all smartphones, including the Fold 4, will be offered in India. The Samsung Fold 4 is the company's most expensive product to date. Due to the rupee's decline in value against the US dollar, Indian buyers may have to pay a bit extra for the Fold 4 "According to a corporate source, PTI.
A number of high-end products were launched by the business, including the Galaxy Z Flip 4 for $999 (approximately Rs. 79,000), the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for $229.99 (about Rs. 18,000), and the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for $279 (roughly Rs. 22,100) and $449 (roughly Rs. 35,600), respectively.
In the Rs. 1 market, Samsung reportedly held an 81 percent market dominance. lakh and above smartphone category in March 2022. Samsung's ultra-premium device Galaxy S22 Ultra accounted for around 74 percent of the volume.
The business introduced the Galaxy S22 series in India in February, with beginning costs of Rs 72,999.
Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro on Wednesday, claiming that the 24-bit audio version will offer 256 times more detail than previous 16-bit sound products on the market.
