Samsung says foldables now make up more than 20% of its India flagship sales

Samsung says around 65% of its flagship smartphone sales in India come from tier-2, tier-3 and rural markets. The company expects handset prices to rise amid chip shortages, while offering interest-free EMIs of up to 30 months to support premium-device demand.

— Filed Tue, 28 Jul, 2026, 15:45 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Samsung says foldables contribute over 20% of its India flagship sales, while 65% of premium-device sales come from tier-2, tier-3 and rural markets. It expects higher smartphone prices amid chip shortages but will offer interest-free EMIs up to 30 months.

Why this matters

Samsung’s foldable-sales update follows recent signals that it is preparing India-specific AI features for upcoming Galaxy phones, underscoring its focus on premium demand beyond major Indian cities.

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