Amazon’s $600 discount plus $350 card outpaces Samsung
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s $1,899 starting price becomes more appealing at Amazon — customers can deduct up to $600 by trading in a device, while everyone gets an extra $350 gift card. These savings surpass what Samsung offers on its website, which lacks the bonus card and provides smaller deductions for trade-ins. The deal is particularly attractive for those who can’t or don’t want to return an old phone, since the gift card is included regardless.
Gift card offsets $350 of the base price, even without trade-ins
Amazon gives a $350 gift card to every Fold 8 pre-orderer, no matter if they return an old phone or not. Samsung doesn’t offer such a bonus, making Amazon’s deal more generous for the same product. For example, trading in a Pixel 9 Pro XL at Amazon earns customers $545, compared to only $305 from Samsung’s site. This extra amount, combined with the gift card, significantly brings down the effective cost of the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
The current offer ends on August 6, so buyers looking for the deal need to act quickly. However, there’s a catch — Amazon doesn’t stock the popular Pistachio model, which is only available on Samsung’s site. This leaves buyers deciding whether they’d prefer the $350 discount or the specific color option. While the savings are clear, the absence of some color choices might influence certain customers' choices.
Amazon also offers a $350 gift card for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the pricier sibling of the Fold 8. However, the $600 discount through trade-ins is the big draw, especially for those with high-end devices to return. While Amazon lists potential discounts up to $900 for certain devices, the amounts that matter most typically top out at around $600. This is still a better deal than what Samsung offers, which includes no gift card and smaller trade-in credits for similar phones.
For example, the base Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a 128GB storage option can be purchased for $1,240 at Amazon after applying a $545 trade-in and including the $350 gift card. In contrast, the same model costs nearly $1,600 at Samsung’s site, with fewer savings and no added gift card. Samsung offers up to $1,200 in trade-in credits for either the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra, with the same values applying to both models. Additionally, Samsung.com provides a $200 instant credit even if you don’t trade in an older device and up to $300 in credit for other Galaxy devices, such as the Watch 9. Samsung also offers an extra $100 discount if you check out with PayPal using the code 'PAYPAL100'. However, Amazon’s $350 gift card remains exclusive to its deal. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is available for pre-orders now, with a general release on August 7.
Samsung’s trade-in offer allows the Galaxy Z Fold 8 to be purchased for as little as $699.99. Samsung’s site provides a $200 credit for those who do not trade in a device, and it also offers up to $1,200 in trade-in credits for either the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra. For the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Samsung offers an option to purchase it for as little as $899.99 with a $1,200 trade-in discount. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 can also be purchased for $599.99 at Samsung with a $600 trade-in discount. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is priced at $1,199.99, and skipping the trade-in process gives you a $150 credit.
The final decision might come down to personal preference — the $350 gift card might not seem as valuable if you don’t need it right away, but it adds flexibility. Whether you use it for everyday purchases like paper towels or cleaning supplies, the money feels like a real discount, even if it can’t be used directly at a grocery store. For most people, the savings are worth the wait, as long as the missing Pistachio model isn’t what they’re really after.