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Jul 22, 2026 8:06 PM

AT&T: Pre-Order Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8/Ultra + AT&T Premium 2.0 Voice & Data Plan

Up to $1900 Off w/ Eligible Trade-in

$2,100

(via 36 monthly bill credits)at AT&T
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AT&T offers up to $1900 off with eligible trade-in when you pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 / Fold8 Ultra / Flip8 + pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited voice & data plan via 36 monthly bill credits.

Thanks to community member thedukesilver for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Pre-order one of the following:
  2. Pay tax on full retail price and an activation/upgrade fee of $35 per line
  3. Select AT&T Installment Plan pricing option
  4. Select Trade in and save
    • Details of AT&T trade-in program here
  5. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan
    • AT&T Premium 2.0 plan (starting at $100/mo. plus taxes and fees)
    • AT&T Extra 2.0 plan (starting at $80/mo. plus taxes and fees)
    • AT&T Value 2.0 plan (starting at $60/mo. plus taxes and fees)
  6. Mail back your old device in the return box
  7. Receive up to $1900 back via 36 monthly bill credits

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.
  • AT&T 55+, Value Plus, Value Plus VL, and Value Plus Unlimited plans are not eligible.
  • To qualify for max credit (based on purchased device), trade-in device must have min. trade-in value after device condition questions have been answered.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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AT&T offers up to $1900 off with eligible trade-in when you pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 / Fold8 Ultra / Flip8 + pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited voice & data plan via 36 monthly bill credits.

Thanks to community member thedukesilver for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Pre-order one of the following:
  2. Pay tax on full retail price and an activation/upgrade fee of $35 per line
  3. Select AT&T Installment Plan pricing option
  4. Select Trade in and save
    • Details of AT&T trade-in program here
  5. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan
    • AT&T Premium 2.0 plan (starting at $100/mo. plus taxes and fees)
    • AT&T Extra 2.0 plan (starting at $80/mo. plus taxes and fees)
    • AT&T Value 2.0 plan (starting at $60/mo. plus taxes and fees)
  6. Mail back your old device in the return box
  7. Receive up to $1900 back via 36 monthly bill credits

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.
  • AT&T 55+, Value Plus, Value Plus VL, and Value Plus Unlimited plans are not eligible.
  • To qualify for max credit (based on purchased device), trade-in device must have min. trade-in value after device condition questions have been answered.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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dalyew
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Over a crease? 🙄 I've been using folding phones for over 6 years now and although I've had my issues with them, the creases have never been one. Even the worse creases I eventually don't notice it after a few days of usage. I'll never go back to a regular bar phone, even if the creases on a folding phone swallow me up 😄
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Community Reviews

This AT&T Fold 8 Ultra offer stands out for the large trade in credit and the appeal of a bigger inner screen for multitasking, spreadsheets, and reading. The wider outer screen is also drawing interest from current Fold owners who want a more usable cover display. The main catch is the fine print around installments and credits, since upgrading can stop credits on the old phone while the remaining balance still has to be paid. Durability, crease visibility, and the lack of S Pen support also keep some buyers hesitant, making it a strong fit only if the foldable tradeoffs work for you.

Common Questions (5)

  • The crease is reported to be minor at first and often easy to ignore after a few days or months, with some users saying it stays barely noticeable even after nearly a year. Others still worry about hinge failures, inner-screen protector lifting, and long-term fragility.

    dalyew210southstarkman73johnyeros

  • Yes. The old phone's bill credits stop when you upgrade, and the remaining installment balance still has to be paid. That can make the previous phone more expensive overall if you were counting on those credits.

    Clu11152PurpleMapleBetty1989Mountainrivera

  • Yes, if you want the best value. Paying off the old phone was described as necessary to avoid losing the existing credits, and the remaining balance still must be settled even if you upgrade.

    stuffit.nowMountainriveraPurpleMaple

  • No. A Fold 5 or Fold 3 trade-in was reported to top out at $1,000, so the full $1,900 credit does not appear to apply to every device. The exact value depends on the trade-in model and eligibility.

    padoonamandeeznutz206

  • The minimum plan mentioned for full credit is $70 per month. That plan is described as covering the device through the bill credits, but it still requires a qualifying line and trade-in.

    YikkityYakkYikkityYakk

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Jul 23, 2026 5:46 PM
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mindoholicJul 23, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from BillyMumphry View quoted comment :
Having seen how bad the creases look after a year on some friends foldable phones, I'm surprised anyone still buy these. All my friends with them regret the purchase.
That's complete B. S. I've had all of them since they started coming out in 2019. Never had a problem. And with the new titanium layer on the 8 the crease is practically nonexistent.
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Jul 23, 2026 5:53 PM
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NerdyClayJul 23, 2026 5:53 PM
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Quote from 210southstar View quoted comment :
Why? That's why you purchase warranty with it. When it messes up and are no longer made because they're 1 or 2 more models into it they upgrade you to the newer model for around $150.
Warranty is $900 over 3 years.
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Jul 23, 2026 6:03 PM
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sephiro499Jul 23, 2026 6:03 PM
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Quote from BillyMumphry View quoted comment :
Having seen how bad the creases look after a year on some friends foldable phones, I'm surprised anyone still buy these. All my friends with them regret the purchase.
I don't trust the durability either. You get a spec of sand underneath the screen or the hinge and its toast.
Jul 23, 2026 6:05 PM
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BillyMumphryJul 23, 2026 6:05 PM
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Quote from mindoholic View quoted comment :
That's complete B. S. I've had all of them since they started coming out in 2019. Never had a problem. And with the new titanium layer on the 8 the crease is practically nonexistent.
It's hardly B.S.. It's great that you personally have not had issues, but that doesn't mean other people haven't.

Reddit has a nice post about: "Results: Study About The Z Fold Series [2025 Edition]" that gives a lot of details and statistics about the issues others (not you) have.
Last edited by BillyMumphry July 23, 2026 at 11:16 AM.
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Jul 23, 2026 6:23 PM
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apatheJul 23, 2026 6:23 PM
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Quote from dshoppr View quoted comment :
I think iphone fold will be $2500
Why? Apple and Samsung have historically been very close on price, with Galaxy phones even being priced higher (e.g., S26 is $100 more than the iPhone 17). It's definitely possible the iPhone fold will be more expensive than the Z Fold 8 Ultra, but I'd expect it to be priced very competitively.
Jul 23, 2026 6:31 PM
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deeznutz206Jul 23, 2026 6:31 PM
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$1,000 for my S22 Ultra to upgrade to the Fold Wide. Ugh no S Pen support has me on the fence.
Jul 23, 2026 6:32 PM
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konoplyaJul 23, 2026 6:32 PM
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Is z fold better than ultra s26

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Jul 23, 2026 6:42 PM
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WolfsRedJul 23, 2026 6:42 PM
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Ok MAYBE I'm dumb. My Z Fold 7 nets me the (apparently) elusive $1900. When I subtract THAT out, I'm getting cheaper than I pay now. Am I crazy?
Looking at the Ultra 1tb - $75/month.. The 1900 looks like a credit of $52.77 a month (over 36 months).
Also I love the zfold but I know it's not something everyone wants or needs. I really like it for looking at spreadsheets on the fly cuz I'm getting older lol
Jul 23, 2026 7:24 PM
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DontTaxBeerJul 23, 2026 7:24 PM
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Quote from dshoppr View quoted comment :
I think iphone fold will be $2500
Rofl2Rofl2Rofl2Rofl2Rofl2
Jul 23, 2026 7:55 PM
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NoMSRPForMeJul 23, 2026 7:55 PM
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Oh wow, over $1,900 trade in promo from AT&T?! This gives me hope that they aggressively subsidize the Apple foldable this September, who knows...
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Jul 23, 2026 8:14 PM
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pewsJul 23, 2026 8:14 PM
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Quote from konoplya View quoted comment :
Is z fold better than ultra s26
It looks like even the Z fold 8 Ultra is missing features the S26 Ultra has

No S pen or stylus support
No Privacy screen
Less optical zoom, 3x instead of 5x
Weaker selfie camera

Probably some more things but I lost interest after a couple review videos. Not worth to give all that stuff up for a fold imo
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Jul 23, 2026 8:33 PM
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konoplyaJul 23, 2026 8:33 PM
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Quote from pews View quoted comment :
It looks like even the Z fold 8 Ultra is missing features the S26 Ultra has

No S pen or stylus support
No Privacy screen
Less optical zoom, 3x instead of 5x
Weaker selfie camera

Probably some more things but I lost interest after a couple review videos. Not worth to give all that stuff up for a fold imo
Oh yeah that's crazy. I guess you get a bigger screen
Jul 23, 2026 8:56 PM
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YikkityYakkJul 23, 2026 8:56 PM
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Min plan which gives you full credit on ATT is $70/month. So your plan pays for the device. Nothing is really off. Not to mention you lost a top tier phone in trade in to get this
Jul 23, 2026 8:57 PM
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YikkityYakkJul 23, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from NoMSRPForMe View quoted comment :
Oh wow, over $1,900 trade in promo from AT&T?! This gives me hope that they aggressively subsidize the Apple foldable this September, who knows...
for that 1900 trade in you need to trade-in a top tier last years flagship

and pay $70+ a month in line fee to be eligible, so do the math, this is not really a deal

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Jul 23, 2026 9:07 PM
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MountainriveraJul 23, 2026 9:07 PM
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Quote from Clu11152 View quoted comment :
I believe you're able to do this, the bill credits will cease on the previous phone and begin again with this one (which ultimately makes your previous phone more expensive)
correct -just called they want me to pay off the balance on the phone for which i am already receiving credits

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