The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 preorder deals — the future of flip phones has arrived
It's official: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 has arrived, and it doesn't disappoint. One problem, however, is that the innovative foldable now boasts a starting price of $1,199.99 for the 256GB configuration, which is $100 more expensive than its predecessor.
Fortunately, I'm already hard at work tracking down the best Galaxy Z Flip 8 preorder deals so you don't have to go searching. We haven't seen too many offers just yet, but you can already make this premium flip phone considerably cheaper if you play your cards right. Keep reading for my recommendations, and don't forget to check back later to see what's new: I'll keep adding new offers to this list as I find them.
Quick links- Samsung Unpacked LIVE: latest news and everything that was announced
- The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra deals
- T-Mobile: Get the Z Flip 8 for $100 with eligible plan
- Samsung: up to $600 off with trade-in, free credit
- Verizon: TBA
- AT&T: up to $1,000 off with trade-in, new line
- Amazon: free $200 gift card with preorder
- Best Buy: free $200 gift card with preorder
T-Mobile: Get the Z Flip 8 for just $100 with eligible unlimited plan
You read that right. Add a line with an eligible unlimited plan and T-Mobile will give you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 for just 100 bucks, no trade-in required!View Deal
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AT&T: just 5.56/month with eligible trade-in, new line
Add a line with an eligible data plan and send in an old or broken device and AT&T will give you up to $1,000 off the new Galaxy Z Flip 8.View Deal
Samsung: up to $600 off the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with trade-in | $150 off
Trade in an old or broken device and Samsung will give you up to $600 off your Z Flip 8 preorder. Alternatively, you could skip the trade-in process altogether and secure yourself a $150 discount. View Deal
Amazon: FREE $200 gift card with preorder
Order the Z Flip 8 unlocked from Amazon and you'll get a free $200 gift card, no trade-in required!View Deal
Best Buy: FREE $200 gift card with preorder
Just like Amazon, Best Buy will give you a free $200 gift card when you preorder the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 8 on its site. View Deal
FAQ
Alongside the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is scheduled for release on August 7th. This gives you just a few weeks to take advantage of the preorder offers detailed above.
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cost?The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 will start at $1,199.99 / 1,299.00 / 1,149.00 for the 256GB configuration of the phone. That's $100 more expensive than last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7, which was already more expensive than its predecessor. This price increase is even further proof that no one is exempt from the ongoing RAM crisis, which is why finding good deals is so important nowadays.
I already own the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Is it worth upgrading?The Galaxy Z Flip 8 and last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7 share a lot of similarities on the design and hardware side, especially at first glance. Both flip phones come with 12GB of RAM and a 4,300mAh battery, and they feature virtually identical camera systems and displays, although the Z Flip 8 does clock in at 8 grams lighter than its predecessor. The Z Flip 8 also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which is a bit more powerful than the last generation's Exynos chip.
Do these minor upgrades justify the $100 price increase? It's a tough call, but if you're already happy with your Galaxy Z Flip 7, I see no reason to rush to the store to grab the new phone. On the other hand, if you're a flip phone fanatic, the Z Flip 8 offers one of the best experiences around.