Truckload of Galaxy Z Fold 7 devices stolen after Samsung's record-breaking pre-orders

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are getting popular, and we've recently found out the Fold has broken pre-order records in the U.S. Apparently, these two phones are hot enough to warrant somebody to steal... a lot of them. 

According to Yonhap News TV, a truck carrying 12,000 Galaxy phones was recently stolen near London Heathrow Airport. It is said that the shipment included 5,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, 5,000 Galaxy Watch 8 models, and also other phones like models from the Galaxy S25 lineup and Galaxy A16. 

Reportedly, the shipment may have been stolen after it was moved to a warehouse after it had arrived at the airport. 



This news comes after Samsung reported that the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip broke pre-order records for Galaxy foldables in India, the United States, and Samsung's home country, Korea. 

Apparently, the thin design of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (it's the thinnest foldable at the moment) and the updated cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 are very attractive to customers and thieves at the same time. 

There's probably no need to worry if you've already placed a pre-order. So far, Samsung hasn't reported any delays or issues with customer shipments, and since the stolen cargo was insured, the company isn't facing losses that could affect deliveries. Everything seems to be moving along as planned, so your new foldable should still arrive right on time.

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