Samsung’s New Foldables and Smartwatches Hit Pre‑Order: Deals Inside

Just this week Samsung rolled out its next‑gen foldable lineup – the Galaxy Z Fold8, the larger‑batteried Z Fold8 Ultra and the ever‑stylish Z Flip8 – and, like clockwork, the pre‑order pages went live. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to snag one before the official August launch, the timing couldn’t be better.

While Amazon Germany lists the bare‑bones prices – €2,000 for the 12 GB/256 GB Z Fold8 and €2,200 for the 12 GB/512 GB version – the real juice comes from the promo codes you can apply. Samsung’s own German store is currently handing out a €100 discount when you pay with PayPal (code PAYPAL8). The Z Flip8 even gets a €50 coupon on select listings, though the usual free‑storage‑upgrade perks are nowhere to be seen this round.

Here’s a quick price snapshot for the German market:

• Galaxy Z Fold8 – €2,000 (12/256 GB) or €2,200 (12/512 GB)
• Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra – €2,200 (12/256 GB) or €2,400 (12/512 GB)
• Galaxy Z Flip8 – €1,300 (12/256 GB) or €1,500 (12/512 GB) – plus €50 off

But the foldables aren’t the only toys on the table. Samsung also refreshed its wearables line. After a two‑year lull, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 finally shows up, boasting an 800 mAh battery, the Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset and three sport‑specific straps. You can shave another €25 off the watch itself and snag an extra €25 discount on a second strap if you’re into swapping bands.

The more conventional Galaxy Watch9 follows the same playbook – €10 off the base model, an additional €15 off a second strap, and a €50 premium for the LTE‑ready version. Prices start at €400 for the 40 mm Bluetooth model and climb to €425 for the 44 mm.

For those still eyeing older Samsung hardware, the Z Fold7 is still hanging around with a modest €300‑€455 price cut, though it lags behind the Ultra’s 5,000 mAh battery and faster 45 W wired charging. Designwise the new Fold8 series sticks with the familiar 8.9 mm closed thickness, but Samsung introduced a Flex‑Titanium frame and an anti‑reflective inner screen coating for added durability.

Camera upgrades are a mixed bag. The Fold8 Ultra retains a 200 MP main sensor (same as the Fold7) and adds a 50 MP ultra‑wide lens, while the regular Fold8 gets a 50 MP main and ultra‑wide pair. The Z Flip8, unfortunately, drops to a 50 MP main and a 12 MP ultra‑wide, with no telephoto to speak of.

If pure photography matters more than the folding gimmick, rivals like Vivo’s X300 Pro or even Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold (currently €400 off) can be cheaper alternatives, especially since the Pixel’s Tensor G5 and 48 MP main sensor hold their own.

Lastly, don’t overlook the competition from Motorola: the Razr Fold, a book‑style foldable with a massive 6,000 mAh battery and 50 MP triple‑camera setup, is also on pre‑order with a €365 discount bundled with a Moto Watch and earbuds.

All roads lead to early August for the official sales kick‑off, so whether you’re after a wide‑fold, a pocket flip or a rugged smartwatch, now’s the moment to lock in a deal before the rush.