Want a Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7? Save big with these top carrier deals
Are you interested in Samsung's latest but can't quite stomach paying the full price upfront? There are many options, including in-store financing, but the big three carriers offer the lowest upfront costs. With that in mind, let's take a quick look at all the best Flip 7 and Fold 7 deals so far.
T-Mobile offers
T-Mobile's best deal offer isn't too different from the rest. You'll get $1,100 off either device when adding a line or trading in a device in any condition on the Experience More, Experience Beyond, or the Experience More/Beyond for Business plans.
You can also get $600 off any Galaxy Z series smartphone when you add a new line or $500 when you trade in a phone. T-Mobile says most plans are supported here, though it doesn't give a comprehensive list of what that means exactly. At the very least, it should work with the Essentials plan or higher, though it's possible that at least some of the legacy plans are also covered here.
Want a Galaxy Watch 8 as well? You can get it for free ($400 off) when adding a qualifying watch line.
Verizon offers
Verizon is also offering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 for $1,100 off, meaning you'll be able to get the Flip 7 for free and the Fold 7 for well under $1,000. Select manufacturer devices will be accepted in any condition or year, though Verizon's best deal requires you to have an Unlimited Ultimate plan.
That's not the only offer here. Flip fans will have the chance to buy a Flip 7 or Fold 7 on an Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan and get another 256GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free with a new line required.
Verizon is also giving away the Galaxy Watch 8 to those who buy a Z Flip 7 or Fold 7 on any myPlan, via monthly bill credits for 36 months. Prefer the Watch 8 Classic? You can upgrade to this option instead for just $5 a month for 36-months on a Verizon device payment plan.
Lastly, Verizon is giving away Google AI Pro for six months with the purchase of a Galaxy Z Flip7 or Z Fold7 on the Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan. Afterward, you can keep Google AI Pro by adding it as a perk for just $10 a month, which is half what you'd pay if you signed up directly.
AT&T offers
AT&T is offering customers up to $1,100 off on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7 with an eligible trade-in, regardless of its condition. It's also worth noting that you can trade in any Galaxy S, Note, and Z Series regardless of its year or condition.
Most common handsets from Samsung, Apple, and Google should be accepted for trade-in credit, though the exact models and years accepted may vary. For those who've yet to do the math, that brings the price down as low as $899 for the Z Fold 7 or free for the Flip 7.
Even better, you can get the brand new Galaxy Watch 8 or the Tab A9 Plus for just $.99 per month for 36 months, with the purchase of a Z Flip 7 or Fold 7.
Those with an AT&T business account can even get the Z Flip 7 or Fold 7 without a trade-in required, starting at just $199.99 for the Flip 7 and $899.99 for the Fold 7.
Xfinity Mobile
It's not just the big three that offer good deals; some of the prepaid carriers and communications providers offer sharp discounts as well. Xfinity is offering savings of up to $1,100 on the Galaxy Fold 7, Flip 7, or Flip 7 FE with a Premium Unlimited or Unlimited Premium Flex plan with a trade-in.
Don't have a trade-in? Xfinity Mobile is still offering $500 off to anyone picking up a new member of the Galaxy Z family.
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