The forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsungβs thinnest foldable yet. Our own Allison Johnson just published her full review ahead of the phoneβs launch on July 25th, and while thereβs certainly no denying itβs a spendy device, know that various carriers and retailers are offering a host of preorder incentives, many of which will expire at launch.
Although the Z Fold 7 isnβt miles ahead of last-gen Z Fold 6 in terms of performance, it measures just 8.9mm thick when folded, making it look and feel like something of a next-gen foldable. The outer screen has also increased in size from 6.3 inches to 6.5 inches, which, when taken into account alongside its thickness, makes the Z Fold 7 feel more akin to a normal phone when folded. Alas, if only it had a βnormal phoneβ price tag instead of an exuberant starting price of $1,999.
That being said, itβs still possible to save on a preorder purchase, or at the very least receive some credit you can then spend on accessories like the Galaxy Watch 8. Whether you plan to shop directly through Samsung, your carrier, or a traditional retailer, here are the biggest promotions along with the key details youβll want to keep in mind.
The current trade-in savings are big enough to chop the Z Fold 7βs $1,999.99 price tag in half. Ahead of its release on July 25th, Samsung is offering up to $1,000 in credit for the last-gen Z Fold 6 and S25 Ultra β or less, if youβre trading in an older phone. Samsung will give you an instant discount based on the estimated value of your trade-in, which lowers the out-of-pocket cost to $999.99. Thatβs great, and thankfully, you can get instant trade-in credit even if youβre activating the phone on Verizon or AT&T through Samsungβs site. But thatβs not how trade-in credit works if youβre buying directly through carriers.
Carriers across the board are currently offering a $1,100 trade-in credit toward the Z Fold 7, which will be paid back in the form of monthly installments. AT&T will provide $1,100 in credits over 36 months to customers on postpaid unlimited plans who purchase the new phone with an installment plan. As for the phones that AT&T is currently accepting, they include any Galaxy S, Note, and S-series phone, regardless of its age or condition.
Verizon is also offering up to $1,100 in monthly credits over 36 months with an eligible trade-in in βany condition,β although the carrier doesnβt list or even mention any eligible phones. You must also be on an Unlimited Ultimate plan to get that much credit.
T-Mobile is offering up to $1,100 in monthly credits for those auto-paying for a plan that costs $85 or more per month β no trade-in required.
If youβre preordering directly through Samsung, you will receive a $50 Samsung credit to use on accessories as an extra perk. Those who arenβt trading in a device will get an extra $300 to spend, totaling $350. However, the credit is βuse it or lose it,β so to speak; youβll forfeit it all if you donβt use it at checkout. So, if you do go this route, youβll want to pick up a pair of earbuds, a case, a Galaxy Watch 8, etc etc.
Keep in mind that the aforementioned credit is exclusive to Samsungβs online storefront and isnβt available when purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through a carrier, Best Buy, Amazon, or any other retailer.
Some retailers, but not all, are offering the 512GB Z Fold 7 for no extra charge through July 24th. This includes Samsung, T-Mobile, Best Buy, and Amazon, the latter of which is also throwing in a $300 Amazon gift card with each purchase. However, AT&T and Verizon arenβt, at least through their respective sites. They each are offering the 256GB model at the same $1,999 price that you can get the 512GB model for elsewhere. That said, activating the Z Fold 7 via Best Buy will allow you to purchase the 512GB variant for $1,899.99 as a one-time payment (or as a $55.55-a-month payment for 36 months).
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