The first of Samsung’s Z Flip lineup launched in 2020, but the latest Unpacked event just unveiled the latest iterations of these nifty foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still one of our favorite models right now, and we anticipate price cuts as the new flagship rolls out. But if you want first dibs on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, you can preorder yours now.
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There are plenty of reasons to consider an upgrade. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, along with a 6.7-inch AMOLED main screen and a 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen. And for photos and videos, the Z Flip 6 has a 10-megapixel front camera and a rear dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera. The phones come with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage.
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According to Samsung, with wired charging you should be able to get the 4,000mAh battery up to a 50% charge in about half an hour. And it comes equipped with the latest version of the company’s software, known as One UI 6.
Read more: Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Live Blog: Galaxy Ring, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6 Reveals
What colors does the Galaxy Z Flip 6 come in?
You can select from a number of colors, however some options are only available directly from Samsung. Variants you can find at multiple retailers include Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue and Mint. Crafted Black, White and Peach are Samsung exclusives.
How much does the Galaxy Z Flip 6 cost?
The starting prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the US, before any trade-ins or discounts, are as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (256GB): $1,100
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fiip 6 (512GB): $1,220
Read more: Considering a Foldable Phone? How to Decide If One Is Right for You
Best Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals
If you preorder your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 from directly from Samsung, you can get a free storage upgrade. That means you’ll pay just $1,100 for the 512GB model. And if you have an eligible phone to trade in you can get up to $650 in trade-in value, which brings the price of that same model to as low as $450.
Additionally, you can save 25% off a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, the Galaxy Watch Ultra or the Galaxy Watch 7 with your purchase of the Z Flip 6.
Like at Samsung, Amazon is doubling the storage for free, meaning you can preorder the 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 6 for just $1,100. Plus, Amazon is sweetening the deal with a bonus $200 gift card thrown in with your purchase, essentially netting you a savings value of $320.
If you’re also wanting to grab the Galaxy Buds 3, there is a bundle with all three items available for $1,350.
Best Buy is also matching Samsung’s preorder deal, doubling the storage for free. You’ll also receive a $200 Best Buy gift card with your purchase and a one-month Xbox Game Pass membership.
And if you trade in an eligible phone you can receive up to $750 in trade-in credit.
AT&T is doubling the storage on your Z Flip 6 when you preorder. Plus, the carrier is offering up to $1,1000 off with an eligible trade-in, which nets you this phone for free.
You need to pick or upgrade to an unlimited plan. As for the trade-in offer, the requirements are pretty generous. You can trade in any Galaxy S, Note or Z Series smartphone from any year, in any condition or an eligible smartphone with trade-in value of $35 or higher. Just note that the savings will be paid out over 36 months via monthly credit installments.
T-Mobile is also getting in on the free storage upgrade. You can preorder your Z Flip 6 at T-Mobile and get $1,100 back via 24 monthly bill credits when you add a new line on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Already a T-Mobile customer? You can also score these same savings if you trade in an eligible device on those same two plans. That gets you this phone for free.
Eligible devices include Samsung Galaxy S9 and newer, Note 9 and newer and any of the Z series lineup, as well as Apple iPhone 11 and newer, One Plus 9 Pro 5G and newer, Google Pixel 6 and newer and Motorola Razr Plus 2023. Some older models may be eligible to receive up to $550 off.
If you’re not on those plans, there are also trade in deals available that can get you up to $500 off.
