Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Deals: Get Big Savings With Trade-Ins [CNET]

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Oliver Haslam technology

Galaxy Z Flip 5 at Samsung

Up to $500 off with trade-in

Galaxy Z Flip 5 at T-Mobile

Up to $1,000 off with trade-in, free with a 24-month contract

Folding phones are not only back in vogue, but they are also much better than ever before, and they are quickly becoming some of the best phones around. With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 now out in the world, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is no longer the most advanced Z Flip phone you can buy. It’s still an excellent option for most users, and you can save some decent money on it thanks to these deals.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a great phone with solid battery life and a cover screen that’s fun to use. With a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a 3.4-inch outer display and a 6.7-inch foldable inner display, you’re going to get a lot of phone for your money.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in pink, gray, silver and white — Samsung/CNET

What colors does the Galaxy Z Flip 5 come in?

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes in a ton of colors, although some are Samsung-exclusive. Every retailer should offer graphite, lavender, cream and mint. Those looking to pick up a new Galaxy Z Flip 5 in gray, blue, green or yellow have to buy directly from Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked screenshot — Samsung

How much does the Galaxy Z Flip 5 cost?

The starting prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in the US, before any trade-ins or discounts, are as follows:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (256GB): $1,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (512GB): $1,120

Best Galaxy Z Flip 5 deals

You can save up to $500 in instant trade-in credit when you trade in your old phone. Recent models from Apple, Samsung and Google will net you the biggest discount, but even old phones will score you at least $200 in savings. Nearly all colors, including the Samsung-exclusive colors, are currently in stock in both the 256GB and 512GB models.

You can save yourself up to $525 off the Galaxy Z Flip 5 if you’ve got a phone worth trading in. Along with that, Verizon customers can get enhanced trade-in credit, which can save them up to $1,000 as long as they have — or switch to — an eligible unlimited plan.

If T-Mobile is your carrier of choice, there are several options. You can get up to $1,000 off with a trade-in if you’re on or switch to the Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan. If you add a new line on the Go5G, 4 for $100, Magenta or One plan, you can get up to $600 in bill credits. New customers and existing customers can trade in for up to $300 credit, including for older phones like the Galaxy S9 or iPhone 11. You can also get it for free via monthly bill credits if you get a new line with T-Mobile on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans.

You can get $100 off the list price of the Z Flip 5 from Spectrum by trading in an old phone worth $1 or more. The savings are instant if you’re buying the phone outright and spread out over payments if you do an installment plan. In addition, you may qualify for more trade-in credit.

At the time of this update, the Z Flip 5 256GB model was on backorder, but the 512GB model was in stock.