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Caviar unveils $13,130 Lionel Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of launch

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Luxury customization company Caviar has unveiled a limited-edition Lionel Messi-themed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, priced at $13,130, nearly a week before Samsung's official Galaxy Unpacked event. The device features 24-karat gold plating and enamel artwork celebrating Messi and Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory. This special edition, limited to 19 units, also hints at Samsung's upcoming release of two Galaxy Z Fold 8 models, including an 'Ultra' variant with 256GB of base storage. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; primarily a luxury consumer product announcement.

RANK_REASON This is a luxury customization of a product prior to its official release, not the primary release itself.

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Caviar unveils $13,130 Lionel Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of launch

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sam Rutherford) ·

    Caviar is selling a ridiculous Lionel Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a week before its official unveiling

    And if you want one, you better save up, because it costs a cool $13,130.

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