Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Deals: Score the Latest Galaxy Z Fold for Less and Snag Perks [CNET]

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Save up to $1,500 (free storage upgrade + trade-in savings)

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Free storage upgrade + bonus Amazon gift card + trade-in savings

Foldable phones have skyrocketed in popularity recently, marrying the nostalgia of flip phones from the 1990s and early 2000s with the latest specs and technology. Samsung has largely led the way in this category, and the latest iterations of its Z Flip and Z Fold lineups were unveiled at the company’s Unpacked event on July 10. Now the latest models have hit shelves, so you can grab the Z Flip 6 and the Z Fold 6 and enjoy a fresh take on a retro-glam phone.

Whether you’ve been using one of the existing Z Flip or Z Fold models or are interested in getting a foldable phone for the first time, there are ample reasons to fall in love with the newest generation of Samsung’s foldable smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a tablet-phone hybrid that folds like a book and provides a tablet-like experience that you can carry around in your pocket. We’ve gathered the top deals at retailers and carriers alike so you can upgrade while keeping your budget in check.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch AMOLED main screen and a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen. It also sports the upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for fast processing. The array of cameras matches what we saw in the previous generation, with the Z Fold 6 sporting a 10-megapixel cover camera, a 4-megapixel under-display camera and a rear triple-camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera.

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As for storage, you can choose between 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage, and each comes equipped with 12GB of RAM and the latest version of the company’s software, known as One UI 6. Also, according to Samsung you should be able to get the 4,400-mAh battery up to a 50% charge in about half an hour with wired charging.

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What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 6 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is displayed against a gradient yellow background.
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There are a number of colors to choose from, but some options are only available when you buy from Samsung directly. Colors you can find at multiple retailers include silver shadow, pink and navy, while crafted black and white are both Samsung exclusives.

How much does the Galaxy Z Fold 6 cost?

The starting prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in the US, before any trade-ins or discounts, are as follows:

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (256GB): $1,900
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (512GB): $2,020
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (1TB): $2,260

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Best Unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals

While there are no direct savings on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at Samsung, you can get a great price if you have an eligible trade-in.

Right now you can get an unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 directly from Samsung and receive up to $1,200 trade-in credit and double the storage for free. That essentially gets you the 512GB model for $820 and the 1TB model for $1,060.

And if you want to add an accessory like a smartwatch or earbuds, you can score 25% off when you bundle them with the Z Fold 6.

Like at Samsung, Amazon is still offering double the storage for free, meaning you can snag the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 6 for just $1,900. Plus, Amazon is sweetening the deal with a bonus $300 gift card thrown in with your purchase, essentially netting you a savings value of $420. 

If you have a device you’re willing to part with, Amazon is also offering up to $240 in Amazon gift card credit when you trade in your old device.

Best Buy is offering $375 worth of Best Buy gift cards with your purchase of the Galazy Z Fold 6 and a one-month Xbox Game Pass membership.

Plus, if you trade in an eligible phone, you can receive up to $460 in trade-in credit.

Best Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals with a carrier 

While AT&T is not offering direct discounts on the Z Fold 6 currently, there are ways to save. The carrier is offering up to $1,100 off with an eligible trade-in — and the requirements are pretty generous. You can trade in any Galaxy S, Note or Z Series smartphone from any year, in any condition or an eligible smartphone with trade-in value of $35 or higher. Just note that the savings will be paid out over 36 months via monthly credit installments.
AT&T is also offering 50% off Samsung accessories when you buy this phone. You can also add a Galaxy S24 for only $6 with the purchase of this device. If that’s not your cup of tea, you can add a Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G and/or a Galaxy Watch7 40mm or watch for just $1 per month with an eligible plan. You’ll see these savings in the form of bill credits.

T-Mobile is not currently offering direct savings on the Z Fold 6, however if you have an eligible device to trade in you could save up to $1,100. You’ll get that savings back via 24 monthly bill credits when you add a new line on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Already a T-Mobile customer? You can also score these same savings if you trade in an eligible device on those same two plans.

You can also save up to $600 with a Go5G plan with a qualifying plan, and up to $500 off with a trade-in.

Eligible devices include Samsung Galaxy S9 and newer, Note 9 and newer and any of the Z series lineup, as well as Apple iPhone 11 and newer, One Plus 9 Pro 5G and newer, Google Pixel 6 and newer and Motorola Razr Plus 2023. 

Right now Xfinity Mobile is offering customers up to $800 in savings on a new Galaxy Z Fold 6 phone. To score the deal, new customers can transfer their number and get a new line with Xfinity Mobile to get $800 in device credits applied to their monthly statement. And existing customers can upgrade a device, scoring up to $800 in savings via 24 monthly credits when trading in an eligible phone. 

But even if you don’t have a device to trade in, you can still score a $500 device discount.

The double-the-storage offer is live here as well, and you can save $120 on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 512GB.

Verizon is offering up to $800 in savings on the new Z Fold 6 when you trade in your old device. Whether you’re a new customer getting a new line of service or you’re an existing customer looking to upgrade, Verizon is currently taking select phones in any condition, but you must be on the company’s Unlimited Ultimate plan to take advantage of this deal.

Verizon is also offering free access to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube for a limited time with this deal.