Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 preorder deals you can get right now
Samsung opted for flat, not fresh, in the latest iteration of its flagship foldable phone.
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 made its debut at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event Wednesday (alongside the new Galaxy Z Flip 5, two new Galaxy Watches, and three new Galaxy Tabs). Its spec sheet is nearly identical to that of last year's Mashable's Choice Award-winning Z Fold 4 — it even has the same starting price of $1,799.99 — though it did get a redesigned hinge that allows it to close completely, sans gap. It's also powered by a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Available in five colors (two of which are Samsung.com exclusives), the Z Fold 5 can now be reserved at several major retailers and carriers ahead of its formal launch on Friday, Aug. 11. But a word to the wise: Not all preorder deals are created equal.
Your carrier will likely give you a free storage upgrade to the 512GB model (worth $120) and some free monthly bill credits if you reserve the Z Fold 5 directly through it, with the caveat of a trade-in and/or a new line. If you want an unlocked phone that doesn't require a new plan or forfeiting an old device, your best bet is to go through Amazon or Best Buy.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deal on Amazon
The online retailer throws in a free $200 gift card and the 512GB storage bump when you reserve the Z Fold 5 there — that works out to a $320 savings altogether. This is one of the biggest gift card deals Amazon has ever offered with a smartphone preorder: Earlier this year, it gave away $50 vouchers with the Google Pixel 7a and $100 apiece with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 11.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 deal at Best Buy
Best Buy will give you a storage upgrade, a free $100 gift card, and an extremely random one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate worth $16.99 with a Z Fold 5 preorder, for a total savings of $236.99. (You can choose between an unlocked device or one that's activated on a Verizon plan.) If you're ready to part ways with your current phone, you can get up to $1,000 off the Z Fold 5 by trading it in.
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Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
