While retro flip phones are still the butt of many a joke, today’s foldable smartphones are a far cry from those early 2000s models. Samsung, who was one of the early innovators of flip phones — had a built-in MP3 player — is still making waves when it comes to phone innovations. Case in point, the latest and greatest Galaxy Z Fold 6. This foldable phone has loads of features, beautiful camera quality and an amazing display, but that comes with a higher cost.
Our reviewers didn’t love the staggering $1,900 price tag. But thanks to a number of excellent discounts and special offers, you can get a Galaxy Z Fold 6 in your pocket for less. To help you take advantage of the savings at carriers and retailers, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals out there below.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch AMOLED main screen and a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen. The upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip gives it super-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, and each model is equipped with 12GB of RAM and the latest version of the company’s software, known as One UI 6. 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. It performed well in our battery drain test: After streaming a YouTube video for 3 hours at full brightness on the main 7.6-inch screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s battery dropped to 82%, not much less than the non-folding Galaxy S24 and better than other folding phones.
Best unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals
Amazon has the silver variant of the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 6 on sale for just $1,380 right now, which is a whopping $520 discount that doesn’t require any kind of trade-in, new line or contract.
While the pink variant is listed for even less, but this is being sold by an unverified third-party vendor, which we typically recommend avoiding.
Best Buy has all three color variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in stock but none of them have a direct discount right now. However, you can trade in an old phone for up to $460 off and get one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with your purchase.
Along with a $300 reduction on two online-exclusive colors, you can save up to $1,000 on the Z Fold 6 when you purchase it straight from the source and trade-in an old device. You’ll get the full discount in exchange for previous-gen Samsung foldables, but phones and tablets from Apple and Google are also accepted. You can also save up to 30% on select earbuds and wearables when bundled with the purchase.
Best Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals with a carrier
AT&T isn’t offering direct discounts on the Z Fold 6, but there is a pretty generous trade-in deal for those on an unlimited plan. Exchange any old phone valued at $95 or more and you’ll get a whopping $1,000 discount. And even older and damaged devices valued at $35 or more will still net you $800 in trade-in credit. The savings will be distributed as bill credits over a 36-month period.
You can also add a Galaxy Tab or Galaxy Watch for just $1 per month. And now through April 17, you can also save 50% on Samsung accessories when you bundle them with this purchase. Plus, AT&T is offering a special online-only deal of $200 off when you activate a new line.
T-Mobile is currently offering some serious discounts on the Z Fold 6. Shoppers with an eligible trade-in can save up to $1,000 if they have a Go5G Plus or Next plan, or up to $500 for most other plans. You can also save $800 when adding a new line on a Go5G Plus plan, or $600 for most other plans.
You’ll see your discounts in the form of bill credits over 24 months.
You can trade in an eligible phone at Xfinity for up to $1,000 off. Plus, Xfinity will give you up to $500 to pay off your current contract if you’re looking to switch carriers.
People adding a new line with any myPlan through Verizon can get up to $1,000 off the Z Fold 6 with an eligible trade-in, dropping the price to just under $25 per month for 36 months. Verizon accepts phones in any condition, even old and damaged ones, so you might be surprised at what the cracked iPhone in your drawer is worth.
What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 6 come in?
There are multiple 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
Read more: Considering a Foldable Phone? How to Decide if One Is Right for You
Not sure this is the phone for you? Check out our roundups of deals on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy S25 for even more savings on premium Android models.
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