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$1649.99 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, 256GB Graphite (extra $200 for your Trade-in) at Amazon

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The Galaxy Z Fold8 stands out as a premium foldable that can get much cheaper with trade in credits and stacked rebates, with effective prices dropping to around $1450 or even about $1240 in one deal math example. Long term Fold ownership across multiple generations is described as smooth, with several reports of years of use, travel, and heavy daily opening without hinge or screen problems. The main cautions are the high upfront price, concerns about durability and repair costs, and the limited 256GB storage at this price. It looks best for shoppers comfortable with foldable upkeep and insurance.

  • Several Fold users report long-term operation without major problems across multiple generations of foldables.

    Shiksternickz223

  • Trade-in can lower the effective price to around $1450 when older phones receive over $200 credit.

    scarletwahoo

  • Some Fold owners report hinge and inner-screen protector issues are limited to specific events rather than constant failures.

    hpark21

  • Screen protectors and protective cases can help reduce scratches and usage damage during drops and travel.

    MrPobears

  • Fold pricing and durability can feel mismatched, and insurance is recommended because issues may eventually appear.

    dcmanryan

  • Inner screen protector replacement can cost about $80 without warranty, which adds out-of-pocket risk.

    samuel613

  • Some Fold 4 units reportedly bricked during upgrades or suffered damage after improper handling.

    GimpsUnlimited

  • 256GB storage on an expensive Fold model can seem questionable, with component cost increases suggested as a possible driver.

    amelen

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Sep 7, 2026 7:53 AM
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CoralStraw143Sep 7, 2026 7:53 AM
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still crazy expensive for what it is.
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Sep 7, 2026 11:22 AM
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scarletwahooSep 7, 2026 11:22 AM
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Tempting, they will take very old phones like an s20 and still give over $200 trade in. At ~$1450 after trading in a $20 phone, it's a good deal. My fold 4 still works flawlessly. Need an excuse to upgrade.
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Sep 7, 2026 12:40 PM
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ApproximatelyExactSep 7, 2026 12:40 PM
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Great deal.
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Sep 7, 2026 2:14 PM
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dcmanryanSep 7, 2026 2:14 PM
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Quote from CoralStraw143 View quoted comment :
still crazy expensive for what it is.
Agree. The price and durability just isn't there yet and anyone who buys any fold just as well add insurance to their cost because you'll use it eventually.
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Sep 7, 2026 2:23 PM
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mehoff88Sep 7, 2026 2:23 PM
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Quote from ApproximatelyExact View quoted comment :
Great deal.
Dang dude. Lay off the drugs
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Sep 7, 2026 3:11 PM
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amelenSep 7, 2026 3:11 PM
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256gb for such an expensive phone seems odd to me, but I guess it's caused by the AI-driven increase in prices of HDs, ram, etc..
Sep 7, 2026 4:46 PM
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kingchickenSep 7, 2026 4:46 PM
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Wait for better promotions after Apple announces their foldable this week
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Sep 7, 2026 4:56 PM
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Nomar7Sep 7, 2026 4:56 PM
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Quote from kingchicken View quoted comment :
Wait for better promotions after Apple announces their foldable this week
Always this. Google and Samsung has better promotions after a Apple iPhone announcement.
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Sep 7, 2026 5:11 PM
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Quote from dcmanryan View quoted comment :
Agree. The price and durability just isn't there yet and anyone who buys any fold just as well add insurance to their cost because you'll use it eventually.
Do you have a fold? Did you use a fold and had an issue? My household went through about 7 different fold models. Oldest one that we have is fold 3 we got 5 yrs ago and still works (though recently speaker has been an issue, we should upgrade). My son and I went from fold 3 to 6, my wife went from fold 3 to 5 (fold 3's hinge wasn't working right after she dropped it badly, traded it in for fold 5 and this was after 2 years of heavy use) Pretty much only issue we had (other than 1 hinge not opening all the way- will open to like 175 degrees not full 180) was the inner screen protector coming off. My older son, he replaced it recently DIY. When my screen protector started to come off on my Fold 3, I just took it off and used it as is for over a year before I upgraded it to Fold 6. So far, I am happy with durability of the fold.
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Sep 7, 2026 5:26 PM
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nickz223Sep 7, 2026 5:26 PM
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Quote from dcmanryan View quoted comment :
Agree. The price and durability just isn't there yet and anyone who buys any fold just as well add insurance to their cost because you'll use it eventually.
I've had the Fold 7 since launch and no issues. I've traveled around the world with it. I just have a regular Amazon case on it. Don't be a fear mongerer.
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Sep 7, 2026 5:35 PM
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ShiksterSep 7, 2026 5:35 PM
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Quote from dcmanryan View quoted comment :
Agree. The price and durability just isn't there yet and anyone who buys any fold just as well add insurance to their cost because you'll use it eventually.
I've had three foldables, the Flip 5, Flip 7, and now the Fold 8. That's 4 years of exclusively using foldable. Not a single issue.
Sep 7, 2026 7:22 PM
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4SKZ8Sep 7, 2026 7:22 PM
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A couple feet pics 👣 and this thing pays for itself
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Sep 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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samuel613Sep 7, 2026 9:01 PM
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I've bought my folds from eBay, the Fold 4 without warranty and the Fold 6 with Allstate warranty. The Fold 4 needed its inner screen protector replaced for around $80 or so, and the Fold 6 needed its inner screen replaced under that Allstate warranty. Here's hoping they last.
Sep 7, 2026 9:15 PM
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GimpsUnlimitedSep 7, 2026 9:15 PM
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Quote from hpark21 View quoted comment :
Do you have a fold? Did you use a fold and had an issue? My household went through about 7 different fold models. Oldest one that we have is fold 3 we got 5 yrs ago and still works (though recently speaker has been an issue, we should upgrade). My son and I went from fold 3 to 6, my wife went from fold 3 to 5 (fold 3's hinge wasn't working right after she dropped it badly, traded it in for fold 5 and this was after 2 years of heavy use) Pretty much only issue we had (other than 1 hinge not opening all the way- will open to like 175 degrees not full 180) was the inner screen protector coming off. My older son, he replaced it recently DIY. When my screen protector started to come off on my Fold 3, I just took it off and used it as is for over a year before I upgraded it to Fold 6. So far, I am happy with durability of the fold.
We went through 2x Fold 4's. One's screen was damaged by my 6 yrs old daughter, who apparently did not open it properly. The other bricked during one of the upgrades. Compared with all the bar style phones we have used, none have failed us. Even after many drops, sitting on them, etc...

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Sep 8, 2026 12:28 AM
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Quote from GimpsUnlimited View quoted comment :
We went through 2x Fold 4's. One's screen was damaged by my 6 yrs old daughter, who apparently did not open it properly. The other bricked during one of the upgrades.
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