Samsung’s latest Unpacked event saw brand-new iterations of the phone-maker’s popular foldables. If you’re a fan of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, you’ll find plenty of reasons to fall in love with the new flagship. And the wait is nearly over — you can preorder your own Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 now.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch AMOLED main screen and a 6.3-inch AMOLED cover screen. It also sports the upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for 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 of storage, and each comes equipped with 12GB of RAM and the latest version of the company’s software, known as One UI 6. Also, 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.
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What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 6 come in?
There are a number of 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
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Best Galaxy Z Fold 6 deals
You can preorder an unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 directly from Samsung and receive double the storage for free. That essentially gets you the 512GB model for $1,900 and the 1TB model for $2,020.
Additionally, if you have an older phone you’re willing to part with, Samsung is offering up to $1,200 in trade-in value. That means you can grab the 512GB model for as low as $700 and the 1TB model for $820.
And if you want to add an accessory like a smartwatch or earbuds, you can score 25% off when you bundle them with the Z Fold 6.
Like at Samsung, Amazon is doubling the storage for free, meaning you can preorder the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 6 for just $1,900. Plus, Amazon is sweetening the deal with a bonus $300 gift card thrown in with your purchase, essentially netting you a savings value of $400.
If you’re also wanting to grab the Galaxy Buds 3, there is a bundle with all three items available for $2,150.
Best Buy is also matching Samsung’s preorder deal, doubling the storage for free. You’ll also receive a $300 Best Buy gift card with your purchase and a one-month Xbox Game Pass membership.
And if you trade in an eligible phone you can receive up to $750 in trade-in credit.
AT&T is doubling the storage on your Z Fold 6 when you preorder. Plus, the carrier is offering up to $1,100 off with an eligible trade-in — and the requirements are pretty generous. You can trade in any Galaxy S, Note or Z Series smartphone from any year, in any condition or an eligible smartphone with trade-in value of $35 or higher. Just note that the savings will be paid out over 36 months via monthly credit installments.
T-Mobile is also getting in on the free storage upgrade. You can preorder your Z Fold 6 at T-Mobile and get $1,100 back via 24 monthly bill credits when you add a new line on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Already a T-Mobile customer? You can also score these same savings if you trade in an eligible device on those same two plans.
Eligible devices include Samsung Galaxy S9 and newer, Note 9 and newer and any of the Z series lineup, as well as Apple iPhone 11 and newer, One Plus 9 Pro 5G and newer, Google Pixel 6 and newer and Motorola Razr Plus 2023. Some older models may be eligible to receive up to $550 off.
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