Samsung India has introduced Galaxy Forever, an ownership programme for customers buying the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 smartphones. The programme is aimed at young customers who want an option to upgrade or return their device later, subject to the programme terms.
Galaxy Forever benefits
Galaxy Forever includes:
- 24 months of no-cost EMI
- Samsung Care+ device protection covering accidental and liquid damage with zero deductibles
- Assured buyback value of up to 55% of the device invoice value
Samsung Care+ is included in the programme, so customers do not need to purchase it separately. Customers can upgrade or return their device from the 10th month onwards, subject to the programme terms.
The assured buyback value is calculated as a percentage of the device’s invoice value, including taxes. The applicable value depends on when the customer chooses to upgrade or return the device:
| Upgrade or return period | Assured buyback value |
|---|---|
| 10th–11th month | 55% of device invoice value |
| 12th–13th month | 50% |
| 14th–18th month | 45% |
| 19th–25th month | 40% |
Customers who upgrade can move to the next Galaxy flagship through the programme. Those who do not want to upgrade can retain their current device, subject to the applicable programme terms. Customers can also purchase and own their smartphones outright without using Galaxy Forever.
To use the assured buyback option, customers can submit an upgrade or return request through Samsung.com between the 10th and 25th month. The device must power on and have a verifiable IMEI. It must also not have been tampered with, and the stylus must be included where applicable. If the applicable stylus is missing, a Rs. 4,399 charge applies.
Availability
- Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Rs. 9,417/month, comprising Rs. 8,334 device EMI and Rs. 1,083 Galaxy Forever programme fee.
- Galaxy Z Fold8: Rs. 8,584/month, comprising Rs. 7,500 device EMI and Rs. 1,084 Galaxy Forever programme fee.
Both plans are based on 24 months of no-cost EMI and include the Galaxy Forever programme fee. The assured buyback value is subject to the Galaxy Forever programme terms and conditions.