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FREE AMAZON GIFT CARD: As of July 22, when you preorder one of Samsung's new 2026 foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — you'll get a free $350 Amazon gift card. The offer ends Aug. 6, the day before the phones are officially released.
+ free $350 Amazon gift card
+ free $350 Amazon gift card
Samsung's new foldables have arrived after weeks of anticipation. Announced at Samsung's July Galaxy Unpacked event, the 2026 foldable phones include the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — both of which Mashable's tech editor says have "a cool factor the iPhone can't match." With an official launch date of Aug. 7, they're now up for preorder.
We recommend heading to Amazon instead of Samsung directly to preorder your new device, as you'll get a free gift card with your purchase. And when you see the prices of these phones, you'll want that free cash, trust me.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the midrange option, features a 5.5-inch fold screen and 7.6-inch full-size screen. It's suspiciously similar to the rumored foldable iPhone. It can film in up to 8K at 30 fps, has a dual lens camera, and starts at 12GB of RAM. It comes in lavender, graphite, and cream at Amazon and starts at — brace yourselves — $1,899.99. By pre-ordering at Amazon, you'll get a free $350 gift card to spend later. Using girl math, that means you'll get the phone for $1,549.99.
The Z Fold 8 Ultra is the flagship Samsung foldable and successor of the Z Fold 7. It's the largest of the bunch, with a 6.5-inch fold screen and 8-inch full screen. It's also the only option with a three-lens camera (closer to the Galaxy S25 Ultra). It comes in cream, graphite, and violet shadow at Amazon and has a starting price of $2,099.99. Like the Fold 8, the Fold 8 Ultra comes with a free $350 gift card when you preorder at Amazon.
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Amazon says you'll receive an email once your gift card is available and it won't be until after the product has shipped. Keep an eye out in your inbox so you don't miss out. Also note that your new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or 8 Ultra device will be unlocked, so you can take it to any carrier you wish.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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