CNET's phone expert Abrar Al-Heeti hailed the Galaxy Z Fold 7 as "slim, powerful and surprisingly practical," one of many reasons this is the best foldable phone of 2026. But as you might expect, cutting-edge tech comes with a hefty price. Its staggering $2,000 starting price certainly is intimidating, but there's no need to pay that much. We've found plenty of ways for you to get your hands on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for less right now.
Amazon is offering $400 off and you can score even bigger discounts with a trade-in or new line via a carrier. To make it easy for you, CNET's shopping experts have rounded up the best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals available currently and will keep this page updated as offers change.
Best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals
Samsung isn't offering any direct discounts, but you can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in. Only the latest Samsung phones will net you the full discount, but devices from Apple and Google are also accepted.
On top of that, you can get bundle savings of up to 40% when you pair the Fold 7 with other devices such as the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Ring.
Right now, Amazon is offering $400 off the 256GB jet black Galaxy Z Fold 7, which knocks the starting price down to $1,600. Plus, the retailer has its own trade-in program, where you can save up to an additional $550 in exchange for your old phone. Devices from Apple, Google, Motorola, OnePlus and Samsung are all accepted.
Best Buy has dropped the Galaxy Z Fold 7 starting price by $350, meaning it starts at $1,650 for the unlocked device. You'll save a further $100 if you activate the phone through Verizon or AT&T. Plus, you can get even more knocked off by trading in an old device.
AT&T customers on a qualifying unlimited plan can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in, which reduces the 256GB model to $28 per month and the 512GB model to $31 per month. You'll get the full discount for any phones valued at $95 or more, and even older and damaged devices valued at just $35 or more will still net you $800 in credit. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
If you're switching from a different carrier, AT&T is offering up to $800 to break your contract. If you're ordering online, you can also get up to $200 off with a new line.
And if you want to bundle in the Galaxy A11 Plus tablet or Galaxy Watch 8 in with the phone, you can do so for just $1 a month on an installment plan. You'll get the discount through bill credits over 36 months.
T-Mobile is offering some big discounts right now but they vary depending on which plan you have. If you're trading in an old phone, you can save up to $800 if you're on an Experience More plan, or up to $300 for most other plans.
You can also save $800 with just a new Experience More line, or $600 for a new line on most other plans. And if you're looking to switch carriers, T-Mobile will give you up to $800 to break your current contract.
Keep in mind, the silver color is sold out.
Right now, new customers joining Google Fi will save $300 off instantly and get $200 back in bill credits over 24 months, bringing your savings to $500.
Verizon customers who are trading in an old phone and activating a line on an Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan can save up to $900 on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. That drops the price down to about $31 per month, with the discount being applied as bill credits over 36 months.
If you're on the Infinity Access for Galaxy plan, you can score this phone for just $33 per month. That saves you about $20 per month as opposed to paying in regular instalments. To qualify, you’ll need to stay on the required plan for at least 12 months before switching plans. The plan itself costs $65 per month.
Should I buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Samsung’s foldables took a while to hit their stride, but according to Al‑Heeti, the latest Z Fold 7 "just feels right." It's impressively thin at 8.9mm when closed and only 4.2mm when open -- so thin, you may even forget it’s a foldable device.
Even at just 215 grams, the Z Fold 7 packs serious hardware. You get a 6.5‑inch cover screen and a roomy 8‑inch interior display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it’s powered by the cutting‑edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 12GB of RAM to support a range of AI features and functions. It ships with Android 16 and Samsung One UI 8 right out of the box.
The cameras don't disappoint, either. There's a 200‑megapixel rear camera, a 12‑megapixel ultrawide lens and 10‑megapixel front cameras on the cover and interior screens. A 4,400‑mAh battery keeps the phone running all day.
How much does the Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost?
The starting prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the US, before any trade-ins or discounts, are as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (256GB): $2,000
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (512GB): $2,200
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (1TB): $2,500
What colors does the Galaxy Z Fold 7 come in?
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available in three colors: jet black, blue shadow and silver shadow. An exclusive mint green option is also offered, but only when you order directly from Samsung online. Note that the 1TB model is limited to jet black and blue shadow.
