Samsung Slashes $300 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 With the iPhone Duo Hot on Its Heels

Save $300: Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone later today, but it’s also rumored to come with a staggering $2,000 price tag. Plus, it may be quite a while before it goes on sale, which is why you should check out this Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal instead. It’s one of our favorite foldable phones on the market right now, and Samsung lopped $300 off the usual price so you can get your hands on one for $1,600.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

$1,600 (original price: $1,900)

If you need a little extra storage, the 512GB model and 1TB models are also on sale. Just be aware that you cannot combine this offer with trade-in credit, so you need to select “no” under Samsung Trade-in to see the direct discount. Amazon is also offering a direct discount of $250 off the 256GB model, which drops the price to $1,650. You can also get up to $600 in trade-in credit through Amazon.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is built for people who want a phone and tablet in one device. Samsung redesigned it with a lighter, slimmer body while still offering a large fold-out display that’s perfect for streaming, reading, multitasking and gaming. The bright AMOLED screen remains easy to view indoors or outside, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor keeps everything running smoothly, from Galaxy AI features to demanding games.

The dual-camera system captures detailed photos. The 4,800-mAh battery is designed to power long entertainment sessions and supports Super Fast Charging for quick refills.

CNET mobile expert Abrar Al-Heeti loved the phone so much that she found herself in a tricky situation, saying, “The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 gave me a problem I didn’t expect: I genuinely didn’t want to stop using it.”

If you want to get a previous-gen instead, take a look at the full roundup of the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals.

Alternatives to consider

If you don’t want the Galaxy Fold, consider the latest Galaxy Flip phone, the Z Flip 8. It’s pretty similar and has many of the same features as the Fold 8. We love its sleek design and its improved cover screen software. Normally $1,200, you can pick one up for a more reasonable $1,000 right now at Samsung.

Aashna Gheewalla

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Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates and trying out different restaurants.

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