Samsung’s 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 5 Gets July 4th Markdown Before Unpacked [CNET]

While the Z Flip 6 might arrive next week, last year’s phone is still worth a look at $850.

If you’re in the market for a new phone, perhaps even a new foldable phone, now’s the perfect time. In honor of Fourth of July deals going on, you can score a great deal on the current Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phone on Amazon. While Samsung’s likely to announce its next line of foldable phones at Galaxy Unpacked next week, the sale price on last year’s model is still very much worth a look.

The 512GB model normally goes for $1,120, but you can score one now for just $850 Considering it is the same price as the 256GB model you are essentially getting a free storage upgrade.  

The AI upgrade means this phone will be able to use features like Circle to Search, Chat Assist and more. The phone also sports the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a big cover screen and an upgraded hinge that eliminates the gap when closed, along with a solid battery life that should generally get you through the day and some improvements to the camera over its predecessor. If you’ve been holding out on this compact phone due to the price, this deal can shave off a big chunk of change and is packed with plenty of storage for your photos and videos.  

That said, if you are the type of person who craves the latest and greatest, you will likely be better off holding off on this deal until you watch next week’s Unpacked event on Wednesday July 10 at 6 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET), which CNET will be covering. We’re also expecting an update to the more expensive Z Fold line of foldable phones, along with updates on the health-tracking Samsung Galaxy Ring.

If you’re not a fan of the Samsung ecosystem, check out Apple’s Fourth of July deals happening now.