Samsung Galaxy Forever programme tries to make Fold8 ownership less financially painful in India

Samsung India has introduced the Galaxy Forever programme for Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra buyers, combining financing, protection and guaranteed trade-in value into one ownership package. The scheme offers a 24-month no-cost instalment option, Samsung Care+ coverage and an assured buyback of up to 55 percent of the original invoice value under qualifying conditions.

Foldable phones remain among the most expensive consumer electronics people carry every day, making depreciation and accidental damage major concerns even for premium buyers. Samsung's programme effectively tries to turn ownership into a more predictable upgrade cycle rather than asking customers to absorb the entire financial risk of a ₹100,000-plus device. The company also benefits because an assured future trade-in encourages users to remain inside the Galaxy ecosystem.

Similar programmes are becoming increasingly important as smartphone hardware lasts longer and consumers become less willing to replace expensive flagships annually. The Fold8 itself remains notable for its lighter body and wider screen proportions, while the Ultra targets heavier productivity and gaming use. Galaxy Forever shows that financing strategy is becoming almost as important as processor or camera specifications at the top of the market.