Save up to $800 on Samsung's latest phones
This year, there's a super thin version of its book-style Fold and a much sleeker take on its throwback-style Flip. There's also a new 'cheaper' Flip for those after something a little more affordable.
Foldables are by no means cheap smartphones, so if you're thinking of taking the plunge a pre-order offer is as good a time as any.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts at $2,899 while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,799. The newcomer Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE starts at $1,499.
While this year's update saw the Fold 7 and Flip 7 get bigger screens and thinner builds, new cameras and a new chipset, the Flip 7 FE has similar specs to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 from last year.
Pre-orders are open now ahead of an official August 1 release date. Here's what's on offer from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra when you pre-order each new Galaxy foldable device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order offers
If you order the Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Vodafone, you'll save $250 on the RRP of the 256GB and 512GB models or $300 on the 1TB model. This discount is applied as a monthly credit across your repayment term.
Plus, get $700 of bonus trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device — that's in addition to whatever value you get from your old device.
Optus isn't doing a bonus trade-in credit, but will throw in a $800 voucher to spend on the official Samsung website.
Telstra is offering $800 off the RRP of the handset and is also offering $600 of bonus trade-in credit.
Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (256GB) plans from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra on a 36-month repayment plan:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-order offers
Ordering the Galaxy Z Flip 7 from Vodafone will get you $250 off the RRP of the handset, plus $500 trade-in credit when you trade in an eligible device.
Optus will throw in a $500 Samsung voucher, or you can get $500 off the RRP of the handset from Telstra, which also has $600 of bonus trade-in credit.
Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (256GB) plans from Vodafone, Optus and Telstra on a 36-month repayment plan:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE pre-order offers
Only Vodafone is offering the Z Flip 7 FE on a plan, and just the 256GB model. However, it's a standout deal with $600 off the $1,599 RRP.
Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (256GB) plans from Vodafone with a 36-month repayment term:
Pre-orders for the new Galaxy foldable range from Vodafone, Optus, and Telstra end July 31.
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