Imagine walking down the street when suddenly, you hear that 12,000 brand-new phones have vanished into thin air! Yes, you heard that right — a truck filled with the latest Samsung Galaxy devices, valued at nearly $10 million, was stolen right near London Heathrow airport. This shocking incident not only raises eyebrows but also makes you wonder, just how popular are these foldable smartphones?

The incredible haul included 5,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 models, alongside 5,000 Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Those numbers alone are enough to boggle the mind. In fact, this heist could be a testament to how hot the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are right now, especially since Samsung just confirmed that these models broke pre-order records globally.

According to reports from Yonhap News TV, the truck was believed to have been targeted after its shipment was moved to a warehouse in the vicinity of Heathrow. The total value of the cargo? A staggering 13.3 billion won (approximately $9.6 million). But here’s a silver lining — the shipment was insured, which means Samsung won’t take a total loss from this brazen theft.

Following the incident, British police launched an investigation, and while they managed to find the container, it remains unclear if any of the stolen Samsung products were recovered. This incident might not just be a random crime; it could very well reflect the rising demand and popularity of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. In fact, Samsung noted that their foldable series has achieved record-breaking pre-orders in India, the US, and Korea.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is being touted as the lightest and thinnest foldable yet, boasting a stunning 8-inch OLED display, a powerful 200MP camera, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor — all for $1,999.99. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 offers a more compact design with its 6.9-inch dynamic AMOLED display, priced at $1,099.00, making it the perfect accessory for those looking to combine style with cutting-edge technology.

This theft might just be a window into the future of smartphones, where demand is so high that criminals are willing to risk it all. As the excitement builds around Samsung's latest innovations, one can't help but wonder: how far will people go to get their hands on these high-tech gadgets?