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How to Get the Best Deal on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5

If you're eyeing Samsung's newest foldable smartphones—and a new Galaxy Watch 6 or Galaxy Tab—here's how to get the best price from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Samsung itself.

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Are you ready to flip over what was unveiled at Samsung Unpacked? Even if you promised yourself you wouldn’t buy a new phone yet, you might fold after seeing all those features and orm factors. Samsung’s fun phone shapes have been on our minds and might soon be in our pockets.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 both have new integrated hinge designs and are thinner and lighter than their predecessors. The Z Flip 5 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, same as the Samsung Galaxy S23, and has 8GB of RAM with a choice of 256GB or 512GB of storage. It comes in Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender and Samsung.com additionally has it in Blue, Gray, Green, and Yellow. The Z Fold 5 has the same chip, 12GB of RAM, and storage capacity of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. Get it in Icy Blue, Cream, or Phantom Black; Samsung.com also has it in Blue and Gray.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are now available for pre-order, with general availability on Aug. 11 from Samsung as well as major carriers and retailers like Best Buy.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 starts at $1,000 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $1,800. The phones are brand new, but there are ways to save depending on when and how you buy. Here’s what you can expect.


Samsung Pre-Orders and Deals

Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung is offering up to $900 off the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with an eligible trade-in. Those who pre-order either phone are eligible for a free storage upgrade—get the 512GB version for the price of the 256GB.

Pair your new phone with a new smartwatch and get up to $250 off the Galaxy Watch 6 or Watch 6 Classic with an eligible trade-in. Samsung will also throw in a free Fabric Band.


AT&T Pre-Orders and Deals

Galaxy Z Flip 5

AT&T customers can get the Z Flip 5 for free or up to $1,000 off the Z Fold 5 by trading in any Galaxy phone in any condition. If you pre-order by Aug. 10, you can double your storage at no additional cost, so you can get 512GB for what you’d pay for 256GB. Eyeing the Galaxy Watch 6? At AT&T, you can get up to $350 off when you buy two Samsung Galaxy watches.


T-Mobile Pre-Orders and Deals

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5

T-Mobile customers can choose between a free Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 or up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 when they add a line or with an eligible trade-in if they have T-Mobile's Go5G Plus, Magenta Max, or Go5G Business Plus plans.

Or they can get half off the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and up to $500 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with an eligible trade-in or $600 off when adding a line on T-Mobile’s most popular plans. Those who pre-order can get a memory upgrade for free, to 512GB from ?256GB, on either phone.

Need a new smartwatch? Get a free Galaxy Watch 6 40mm (or up to $349.99 off the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic) when adding a qualifying watch line or when you buy another Samsung Galaxy Watch. (This will come through via bill credits over 24 months.)


Verizon Pre-Orders and Deals

Customers who are new to Verizon and sign up for an Unlimited Plus plan can trade in select phones and get a Galaxy Z Flip 5 for free or $1,000 toward a new Galaxy Z Fold 5. Existing customers on qualified 5G Unlimited plans can trade in select phones for up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Those who pre-order either phone can get an upgrade to 512GB of storage for the price of 256GB.

Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Verizon is also offering 15% off Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases and screen protectors, 25% off select Samsung Galaxy chargers, and 50% off Samsung Galaxy Buds2 when you buy select Samsung smartphones.

Meanwhile, get up to $350 off the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 or Galaxy Watch 6 Classic when you buy select 5G Android smartphones on qualified 5G Unlimited plans. Or snag a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G for $25 a month when you buy select Android phones.

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