Samsung recently confirmed it will share news about its latest foldable phones at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event in London, where the tech world expects the company to release three new devices: the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
However, the Korean tech company hasn’t confirmed the existence of these devices, which is why it’s so weird to see the unreleased flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra listed for sale online. What’s even weirder? The foldable phone listed for sale features football legend Lionel Messi’s face emblazoned on the case with 24-karat gold plating, and it carries a $13,130 price tag.
The product first appeared in a July 15 press release in which a company called Caviar announced a new limited-edition “Legends” collection. Caviar makes custom and bespoke designs on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and other gadgets. A promo for the collection states, “The portrait of the Argentine captain is integrated into the back panel of the Samsung Fold 8 folding flagship, whose complex engineering mirrors the multi-faceted genius of Messi’s play.”
The Legends collection features a Cristiano Ronaldo-themed iPhone and a Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the press release and product listing include pictures of the custom design. Under the “Warranty” section of its site, the company writes, “Caviar guarantees the authenticity and quality of all products purchased through Caviar.”
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