New Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 break preorder record in Korea

This photo shows Samsung Electronics's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 foldable smartphones, July 10. Yonhap

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday preorder sales of its new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 smartphones have set a fresh record for its foldable Z series models in Korea.

Preorders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 series, introduced on July 9, amounted to 1.04 million units as of Monday, outnumbering the 1.02 million set by the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, according to the company.

The previous Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 series recorded 910,000 units in preorders.

The company said sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which opens and closes like a book, accounted for 60 percent of total presales, while the clamshell-style Flip 7 made up 40 percent.

It is the first time that the Fold model has outsold the Flip model since Samsung Electronics launched its foldable lineup in 2019.

The latest models feature its slimmest and lightest foldable design with an upgraded camera and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

The new Galaxy Z series smartphones will be officially launched Friday worldwide.