Samsung has just unveiled a host of new Galaxy devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event – the most interesting of which is the shorter, squatter and wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, which closely resembles the form factor expected for the iPhone Ultra.
Like Apple, Samsung can’t escape the global memory crunch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which is effectively the successor to last year's Z Fold 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, have both received a hefty price hike. That said, Samsung’s new wider, shorter Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more affordable and might end up being the most popular in terms of design (yes, the names are all very confusing).
Available to pre-order now, here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8’s price, plus the best pre-order deals in the UK as they drop.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price
Samsung has expanded its foldable line-up this year by introducing a more affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside the premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. That means there are now two book-style foldables to choose from, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at £1,899, making it £200 more expensive than last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7. The new passport-style Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at £1,699, making it £100 cheaper than the previous Fold 7. The biggest compromise comes in the camera department, with the Fold 8 featuring a less advanced camera system compared to the Ultra.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has also received a price increase. It now starts at £1,149 for the 256GB model, which is £100 more than last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in lavender, graphite and cream, with pistachio available exclusively through Samsung. It is available with 256GB, 512GB and 1TB of storage. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra comes in violet shadow, graphite and cream, with green shadow exclusive to Samsung. It is also available with 256GB, 512GB and 1TB of storage.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes in pink, graphite and cream, with mint available exclusively through Samsung. It is available with either 256GB or 512GB of storage.
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 trade-in deals
Sadly, Samsung has culled its storage upgrade pre-order bonuses for its latest handsets, which is understandable given the cost of memory right now. But if you’re after a discount, you can still save some cash by pre-ordering directly through Samsung.
Samsung will give you up to £752 when you trade in your old device, and you can get an extra £100 discount when you use the promotional code Z82 at checkout. Not everyone will get the full £752 of course, the newer (and more expensive) the phone, the higher the trade-in value. But you will definitely get a guaranteed £100 discount by trading in. You can spread the cost with 0 per cent finance through Samsung Finance+, and you'll also get six months of Google AI Pro included with your purchase for six months.
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 carrier pre-order deals in the UK
Mobile phone carriers have dropped pre-order deals on Samsung’s latest foldables. If you’re looking to pair your smartphone with a new contract, mobile phone contract providers have slashed the price on data and are throwing in additional perks. I’m rounding up the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 contract deals as they land.
Often the cheapest way to buy a new phone is to secure it on 0 per cent finance with Samsung, spreading the cost over 24 months, then pairing it with one of the cheapest sim-only deals. Some of the best and cheapest sim-only deals include:
- Smarty : £9 per month for 70GB of data
- Giffgaff : £14 per month for unlimited data
- id Mobile : £12 per month for 120GB of data
- Voxi : £10 per month for 60GB of data
- Lebara : £7.95 per month for 50GB of data
- Mozillion : £3 per month for 10GB of data
Best EE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals
Well, this is surprising. EE usually has the most expensive deals out of the mobile phone carriers, but it actually has the cheapest and most competitive when you pay over 48 months.
EE's cheapest plans come with 25GB of data. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £39.94 per month with a £30 up-front cost, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £52.66 per month with a £30 up-front cost, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £57.28 per month with a £30 up-front cost. The data plan lasts 24 months, while the handset is paid over 48 months.
EE also chucks in a few extras with its contracts. You can claim a pair of Galaxy Buds4 Pro for £1 for a limited time and also get access to EE's 5G standalone network. You also get Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade free for six months, and you can trade in an eligible handset to reduce the cost of upgrading.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 25GB of data: £44.94 per month, £30 up-front cost, 48-month contract, EE.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 25GB of data: £52.66 per month, £30 up-front cost, 48-month contract, EE.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 25GB of data: £57.28 per month, £30 up-front cost, 48-month contract, EE.co.uk
Best Tesco Mobile Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals
Tesco Mobile has some great deals for Clubcard members on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8. Better still, the discounted monthly prices are frozen for the length of your contract, and those pre-ordering can also claim a £100 Clubcard voucher. Just don’t even look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s price – it’s eye-watering.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £39.99 per month with 6GB of data for Clubcard members. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £59.99 per month with 12GB of data for Clubcard members. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £70.99 per month with 3GB of data (just keep scrolling if you want the Ultra).
Tesco Mobile also has a few extras to sweeten the deal. Clubcard Prices are frozen for the duration of your contract on eligible devices, protecting you from annual price rises and you get EU roaming and a £100 Clubcard voucher when pre-ordering an eligible Galaxy Z series phone.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 6GB of data: £39.99 per month, no up-front cost, 36-month contract, Tescomobile.com
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 12GB of data: £59.99 per month, no up-front cost, 36-month contract, Tescomobile.com
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 50GB of data: £80.99 per month, no up-front cost, 36-month contract, Tescomobile.com
Best Sky Mobile Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals
Sky Mobile always has some of the cheapest Samsung Galaxy deals around, and it’s the first carrier out of the gate when it comes to releasing its pre-order deals. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £38 per month and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £46 per month on Sky's new 48-month finance option. If you want Samsung's flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £51 per month. All of the contracts include unlimited calls and texts.
There is a £12 upfront cost on all of the Galaxy Z handsets, and you'll also need to add a data plan. Sky has currently discounted its 75GB plan from £23 to £14 per month when bought with a new phone, saving £216 over two years, and you can also get unlimited data for £21 per month. If you don't need that much data, plans start from £12 per month for 5GB.
Every Galaxy Z Flip 8 also comes with a free Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm worth £349. If you buy a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, you’ll also get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm worth £379. Sky is also offering an big trade-in bonus, giving you an extra £300 on top of the value of their old phone. Sky says that savings can total a huge £946. The carrier also lets you roll unused data into its data piggybank. You can share it with family members, exchange it for rewards and stream on Sky apps such as Sky Go and Sky Sports without using your data allowance.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 5GB of data: £38 per month, £12 up-front, 24-month contract, Sky.com
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 5GB of data: £57 per month, £12 up-front, 24-month contract, Sky.com
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 5GB of data: £51 per month, £12 up-front, 36-month contract, Sky.com
Best O2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals
O2's deals aren't the cheapest, but there are a bunch of perks you can get by pre-ordering through the network. You’ll get a pair of Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth £219 for just £1. Eligible trade-ins can also slash up to £1,325 off the cost of the handset. If you're already a Virgin Media broadband customer, you'll also get double mobile data through O2 Volt.
O2’s plans have a £30 up-front cost on a 36-month device plan and a rolling data contract that ends after 24 months. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £45 per month with 30GB of data, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £57 per month with 30GB of data. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £62.50 per month with 30GB of data.
O2 also gives you access to O2 Priority for exclusive rewards, ticket presales and experiences and Plus and Ultimate plans include data rollover and the choice of up to six months of Disney+ or another O2 Extra at no extra cost.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 30GB of data: £45 per month, £30 up-front cost, 36-month contract, O2.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 30GB of data: £57 per month, £30 up-front cost, 36-month contract, O2.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 30GB of data: £62.50 per month, £30 up-front cost, 36-month contract, O2.co.uk
Best Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 deals
Vodafone's Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals are pretty pricey, but there are some savings to be had if you're happy to trade in your old phone. You can save up to £1,012 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, up to £1,212 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and up to £812 on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 when trading in an eligible handset, with Vodafone also offering up to £100 cashback when you buy an eligible Galaxy wearable.
Vodafone's cheapest plans come with 1GB of data on a 24-month data plan with a 36-month phone plan. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £41.50 per month with a £40 up-front cost, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £55.50 per month with a £50 up-front cost, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £61 per month with a £60 up-front cost.
You also get perks, similar to other carriers. Its Lifetime Service Promise includes free battery checks, battery replacements and a lifetime warranty, as well as access to VeryMe Rewards.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 1GB of data: £41.50 per month, £40 up-front cost, 36-month contract, Vodafone.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 1GB of data: £55.50 per month, £50 up-front cost, 36-month contract, Vodafone.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 1GB of data: £61 per month, £60 up-front cost, 36-month contract, Vodafone.co.uk
Best Three Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 deals
Three isn't quite as competitive as Sky this year, but it still has some decent launch offers if you're after one of Samsung's new foldables. You can save up to £1,012 when trading in an eligible device. Three is also discounting both the handset and airtime plans during the pre-order period.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £47 per month and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £54 per month. If you want Samsung's flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £51 per month. These prices are for the handset only, so you'll also need to add on a data plan.
The most affordable Three airtime plan starts from £15 per month with 4GB of data, but you can also choose larger data allowances or unlimited data if you need more. As part of the pre-order offers, you can also save up to £162 on the cost of the handset, claim up to £100 cashback on selected purchases and receive up to £1,012 when trading in an eligible device.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 with 4GB of data: £62 per month, £60 up-front, 36-month contract, Three.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 4GB of data: £69 per month, £60 up-front, 36-month contract, Three.co.uk
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 4GB of data: £66 per month, £60 up-front, 36-month contract, Three.co.uk
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