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If You Pre-Order a Galaxy Z Fold7, Amazon Is Far Cheaper Than Buying From Samsung's Official Store

If You Pre-Order a Galaxy Z Fold7, Amazon Is Far Cheaper Than Buying From Samsung's Official Store

Gizmodo21-07-2025
Samsung has only just revealed its latest generation of foldable phones a few days ago, and the pre-order window is still open until later this week. And this year, Amazon is raising the bar with an offer that surpasses what you'll find on Samsung's own official website.
Let's get right to price: Amazon has the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 for the same price as the 256GB version (price-matching Samsung's deal) but with a twist you won't find anywhere else: a $300 Amazon gift card with all pre-orders. Practically, that means you're only paying $1,699 for Samsung's newest flagship folding smartphone versus $2,119 if you factor in both the storage upgrade and the gift card.
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Galaxy Fold7 is a phone unlike any other, it's an entirely new experience that redefines what a smartphone is capable of: The large inner display opens to a gorgeous, tablet-like 7.6-inch AMOLED screen ideal for watching videos and multitasking with more than one app. And even when closed, you have a full-featured outer display for quick access to the essentials so you're never sacrificing convenience for style.
The 512GB of internal storage in this bundle is another major plus and provides more than enough room for all your photos. There's no need to worry about running out of space even with high-resolution files or large work documents. Thanks to 12GB of RAM in the Galaxy Z Fold7, performance is lightning quick. The phone is also unlocked for use with any big US carrier, so it's extremely easy to change networks at any time.
One of the real highlights of the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the inclusion of AI-powered features: Thanks to AI-driven photo editing that comes integrated, you can retouch photos right on your device, and remove unwanted objects or brightening colors with a few taps. The smart software also arranges your apps, provides smart battery management and offers personalized recommendations based on your device usage. Battery life on the Samsung phone gets you through the day and the phone features fast charging in case you need to top it up.
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is also backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty for that extra peace of mind
At $1,999 upfront (or effectively $1,699 factoring in the gift card), this Galaxy Z Fold7 offer is one of the best we've ever seen on a flagship Samsung device.
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