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

Samsung finally lifted the curtain on its 2026 foldable family this week, unveiling the first wide‑screen foldable aimed at the US market – the Galaxy Z Fold8 – alongside the premium Z Fold8 Ultra and the ever‑popular Z Flip8. All three are now available for pre‑order, with official sales slated to begin on August 7.

If you’re wondering whether it’s worth waiting, the answer is probably “yes”, especially after we dug up the current promotions. Samsung’s own storefront no longer bundles a free storage upgrade, but the price‑cuts it does offer effectively bridge that gap.

For the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra you can shave $200 off the list price straight away. Toss in the PayPal code PAYPAL100 and you’ll pocket an extra $100 – that’s without even trading in an old device. If you do have a handset to hand over, Samsung throws in up to $1,200 credit on the Fold models and up to $600 on the Flip.

Here’s a quick look at the base pricing on Samsung’s US site after the discounts:

• Galaxy Z Fold8 – 12 GB/256 GB: $1,900 (original $2,100); 12 GB/512 GB: $2,100; 16 GB/1 TB: $2,600.
• Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra – 12 GB/256 GB: $2,100; 12 GB/512 GB: $2,300; 16 GB/1 TB: $2,700.
• Galaxy Z Flip8 – 12 GB/256 GB: $1,200; 12 GB/512 GB: $1,400.

Amazon takes a slightly different tack. Instead of straight‑down price cuts, they hand out gift‑card credits – $350 for each Fold and $200 for the Flip – which you can spend on anything Amazon sells. On top of that, you can still snag trade‑in bonuses that stack with the gift‑card value.

• Z Fold8 – $350 Amazon gift card, up to $900 trade‑in credit plus a $300 trade‑in bonus.
• Z Fold8 Ultra – $350 gift card, up to $1,000 trade‑in credit plus a $400 bonus.
• Z Flip8 – $200 gift card, up to $800 trade‑in credit plus a $200 bonus.

While we’re on the topic of new hardware, Samsung also refreshed its wearables. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 arrives with a beefier 800 mAh battery, a Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and an LTE‑enabled 47 mm case. The regular Galaxy Watch9 is back in a 40 mm Bluetooth‑only model and a 44 mm variant, with a modest $50 LTE surcharge.

All in all, Samsung’s pre‑order incentives make the 2026 foldable launch feel less like a premium‑only affair. Whether you’re eyeing the expansive Fold8 screen, the ultra‑high‑end Ultra, or the pocket‑friendly Flip8, there’s a discount or trade‑in credit that can help keep the final price in check.