Article 57KT7 Meet the $3,300 edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 2

Meet the $3,300 edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 2

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Brian Heater
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If you're going to spend $1,000 on a phone, you might as well spend $2,000. And honestly, if you're going to spend $2,000, why not just go for it and spend $3,300? That seems to be a chief guiding principle behind the Samsung Galaxy Fold Z 2 Thom Browne edition - a handset for those who want the priciest mobile device you can buy - and then some.

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Samsung has been partnering with the high-end American fashion designer for a couple of devices now. The Z Fold 2 edition follows the release of the Thom Browne Galaxy Z Flip, which also cost an additional $1,100 over the price of the standard foldable. Per the press materials:

[T]he second release further explores its shared ethos to provide a deeper level of hardware and software integration. The geometric grey and signature multicolor stripe is complemented by a grosgrain pattern, creating a visual texture of fabric on Galaxy Z Fold2's unique design. Software additions, including a new lock screen and exclusive photo filter, digitize the Thom Browne world and bring a sense of luxury into every interaction.

Further justifying the device's cost is the inclusion of a Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Buds Live - neither of which ship with the standard Fold Z 2. And perhaps even more importantly, it's something you can lord over the heads of your slightly more frugal friends who only shelled out for the regular Fold.

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It's all part of the company's work to frame the foldable as a truly luxury product. The standard model notably also ships with Samsung's upgraded Premier Service. That includes on-demand concierge support" and a one-time screen replacement for accidental damage. All solid additions for a still-new form factor. But the company is also tossing in Founders Card membership, access to a bunch of golf/country clubs and a meal from a Michelin star restaurant (terms and conditions apply, obviously). However, still no free Galaxy Buds with the standard model.

If all of that sounds good to you, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne edition goes up for pre-order tomorrow and enters general availability on September 25. The edition is limited to 5,000 units, so act now, I guess.

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