Samsung used its latest Galaxy Unpacked event to announce a slew of new devices, including the “foldable” Galaxy Z Fold 3. The smartphone is already available for preorder starting at $1,799.99, and will launch alongside the Galaxy Buds 2 and a handful of other devices on Friday, August 27th.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung’s latest foldable, yet it seems to take a cue directly from the Note, adopting S Pen support as well as an optional flip case designed to hold the stylus when not in use. The forthcoming device appears to be more rugged, too, with IPX8 water resistance, tougher aluminum in the hinge, and a protective film that is supposedly 80 percent stronger than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Specs-wise, the foldable features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor and comes in both 256GB and 512GB storage configurations, each of which features a brighter front display that runs at an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. The Z Fold 3 also sports three 12-megapixel rear cameras — specifically a wide, ultrawide, and telephoto lens — along with a 10-megapixel camera on the cover screen and a 4-megapixel sensor beneath the pixels.
Both the 256GB and 512GB configurations of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are already available for preorder at Samsung as of this week in one of three colors (silver, green, or black). Whereas the 256GB model will set you back $1,799.99, the 512GB model comes in slightly higher at $1,899.99. If you preorder either configuration between now and August 26th, however, Samsung will issue you a $200 credit that can be used toward another purchase. Financing options are available, too, and you can save up to $800 on your Galaxy Z Fold 3 when you trade in an eligible smartphone, smartwatch, or tablet.
If you decide you’d rather preorder through your carrier, T-Mobile and AT&T offer similar pricing to Samsung, regardless of the color. You can buy the 256GB model outright for $1,799.99 (T-Mobile, AT&T) or the 512GB configuration for $1,899 (T-Mobile, AT&T), and both carriers offer financing options starting at $50 a month.
The two carriers differ when it comes to promotions, though. Both are currently offering up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 3 if you trade in an eligible device, however, AT&T also requires you to sign up for an unlimited plan while T-Mobile requires customers to have at least one existing line with a Magenta Max, Magenta Plus, or T-Mobile One Plus plan. Like Samsung, AT&T is also offering a $200 credit toward select Samsung devices and accessories when you preorder either storage configuration by August 26th.
Verizon customers can also save in a variety of ways or preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for the full retail price ahead of launch. Both the 256GB and 512GB models are available for $1,799.99 and $1,899.99, respectively, or with financing plans starting at $59.99. You can also save up to $1,000 on either configuration when you trade in an eligible phone and opt for an unlimited plan, as well as an extra $500 if you’re a new customer switching to Verizon.
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