I cover phone deals for a living – here’s why you should keep an eye on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this Black Friday

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best foldable Samsung has ever made – in fact, it’s the best foldable phone money can buy. The seventh generation of Samsung’s pioneering folding phone is thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever, while continuing the traditional two-in-one form factor as previous generations.

As we lead up to November, I’m hoping the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can continue another tradition: great Black Friday deals. Last year we saw the Galaxy Z Fold 6 slashed by up to $1,500 in the US and £550 in the UK, each amongst the best discounts in either region.

And back in 2023, we saw great discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 from a variety of retailers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

There are some trade-in deals available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 at the minute, but I’d recommend waiting for Black Friday if you’re considering buying one, as we’re likely to see the best prices once sales get underway.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: was $1,999 now $999 at Samsung

Samsung is offering up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with an eligible trade-in. To score the maximum $1,000 discount, you'll need to hand in a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Galaxy S25 Ultra in good condition, though you can score smaller discounts with other models. You can even hand in a device with a cracked screen, for a maximum of $800 off.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: was £1,799 now £1,093 at Samsung UK

You can score a more moderate discount with Samsung's trade-in offer in the UK, with a maximum of £706 off when you hand in a 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 6. Keep in mind that the sale price above refers to the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7, which typically starts at £1,799. For a 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7, this trade-in brings the price to £1443.

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That bodes well for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is simply one of the most impressive phones money can buy. Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review goes in-depth about this phone’s great 6.4-inch and 8-inch displays, Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered performance, and surprisingly solid battery life.

It's also got the best camera system on any folding phone, with a spectacular 200MP main sensor, a 10MP 3x telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.

Though the current landscape points to a high chance of great discounts for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, there are some caveats to consider.

The first is that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs more than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Galaxy Z Fold 5 did at launch. At a starting price of $1,999.99 / £1,799 / AU$2,899, it’s the most expensive smartphone that isn’t region-locked to China.

This could go either way, really: we could see more modest discounts to reflect the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s higher starting price tag, or we could see equivalent discounted prices to years gone past as retailers bid for customer attention.

And as we’re just talking about predictions here, there’s no guarantee that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will see any kind of discount from either Samsung or any third-party retailers – but I’d personally be surprised if this turns out to be the case.

Are you thinking of picking up the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this Black Friday? Let us know in the comments below.

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