I’ve found the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-order deals in the UK – UK Times

Samsung has just unveiled a host of new Galaxy devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event – the most interesting of which is the shorter, squatter and wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, which closely resembles the form factor expected for the iPhone Ultra.

Like Apple, Samsung can’t escape the global memory crunch. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which is effectively the successor to last year’s Z Fold 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, have both received a hefty price hike. That said, Samsung’s new wider, shorter Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more affordable and might end up being the most popular in terms of design (yes, the names are all very confusing).

Available to pre-order now, here’s everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8’s price, plus the best pre-order deals in the UK as they drop.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price

While the two main foldables have received a price hike, the company has introduced an all-new, more affordable Galaxy Z Fold 8 alongside the Z Fold 8 Ultra, meaning there are now two book-style foldables and one flip-style foldable.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at £1,899. That means it’s £200 more expensive than last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the new passport-style foldable. It ditches the tall and narrow form factor and starts at £1,699, which is £100 cheaper than the previous Fold 7. The main downgrade is in the camera.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has also received a price hike. It now starts from £1,199, which is £150 more than last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in lavender, cream and graphite, with pistachio available exclusively at Samsung. It comes with 256GB and 512GB storage sizes. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra comes in violet shadow, cream and graphite. There are 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage sizes.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes in pink, cream and graphite, with mint available exclusively from Samsung. It starts from £1,199 for the 256GB model, with a 512GB version also available.

Samsung has previously launched double data bonuses when pre-ordering one of their phones, meaning customers have been able to get a 512GB phone at no extra cost when they pre-order the 256GB model, or getting the 1TB model when they pre-order the 512GB model. We’ll have to see if that continues this year, with the global memory shortage looming large.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 carrier pre-order deals in the UK

Mobile phone carriers are starting to drop pre-order deals on Samsung’s latest foldables. If you’re looking to pair your smartphone with a new contract, mobile phone contract providers will be slashing the price on data and throwing in additional perks. I’m rounding up the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 contract deals as they land.

Often the cheapest way to buy a new phone is to secure it on 0 per cent finance with Samsung, spreading the cost over 24 months, then pairing it with one of the cheapest sim-only deals. Some of the best and cheapest sim-only deals include:

Best Sky Mobile Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deals

Sky Mobile always has some of the cheapest Samsung Galaxy deals around, and it’s the first carrier out of the gate when it comes to releasing its pre-order deals.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts from £38 per month, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts from £46 per month on Sky’s new 48-month finance option. If you want Samsung’s flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts from £51 per month. All of the contracts include unlimited calls and texts.

There is a £12 upfront cost on all of the Galaxy Z handsets, and you’ll also need to add a data plan. Sky has currently discounted its 75GB plan from £23 to £14 per month when bought with a new phone, saving £216 over two years, and you can also get unlimited data for £21 per month. If you don’t need that much data, plans start from £12 per month for 5GB.

Every Galaxy Z Flip 8 also comes with a free Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm worth £349. If you buy a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, you’ll also get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm worth £379. Sky is also offering an big trade-in bonus, giving customers an extra £300 on top of the value of their old phone.

Sky says that savings can total a huge £946. The carrier also lets you roll unused data into its data piggybank. You can share it with family members, exchange it for rewards and stream on Sky apps such as Sky Go and Sky Sports without using your data allowance.

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