Samsung Reduces Galaxy Z Fold 6 Cost in Initial January Promotion
This story was updated with new price reductions on December 29th. Here's the latest info.
Samsung is launching an early January promotion for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, featuring high trade-in values for your old tech, a complimentary subscription worth $300, and discounted add-ons.
Just like most mobile devices included in Samsung's new sale, the deal predominantly offers better trade-in values instead of direct discounts. Though straight discounts offer good value, Samsung has boosted its trade-in valuations to some of the highest I've witnessed.
The highest trade-in price is $500 for any Google-branded smartphone. While Samsung doesn’t have a comprehensive list of eligible Google devices, it may not accept phones from the pre-Pixel era. Unfortunately, the terms and conditions provide no additional clarification. However, if there is a cutoff, Samsung would likely announce it explicitly.
As a result, trading in a 2016 Google Pixel 1 at $500 represents an exceptional value that's difficult to find elsewhere. Whether you have an old Google device lying around and are considering purchasing the Z Fold 6, this offer is desirable.
Meanwhile, finding an old Google device that meets the trade-in criteria below $50 may present a challenge for more resourceful shoppers.
You can find newer smartphones, like the Pixel 5a or Pixel 4 XL, in better condition for lower prices on eBay or Swappa. The Pixel 5a and Pixel 4 XL can be picked up for less than $100 each.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Trade-In Prices
Samsung offers similarly high trade-in values for select smartphones, as detailed below.
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 - $1000
- Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G - $800
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G - $800
- Galaxy S9 - $500
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max - $800
- Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max - $700
- Apple iPhone X - $550
In keeping with Samsung's tradition, the company has discounted add-ons like the Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy Ring if purchased with the Z Fold 6. The Galaxy Buds 3 fetch a 17% discount, while the Galaxy Ring is $20 cheaper. However, these discounted items often receive additional reductions throughout the year.
More fascinatingly, Samsung is providing two years of VIP Advantage membership worth $300 in total. This membership includes Samsung Care Plus, which offers unlimited repair services (without coverage for theft and loss). Additionally, the VIP membership grants a 10% discount on accessories, "exclusive discounts" (albeit, Samsung's hardware is often discounted), and free simple installation or 50% off complex installations and TV mounting.
Considering it's completely free with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, seizing this offer seems prudent. It's essential to mark the promotion's end-date in your calendar, as you might incur an automatic $149 billing fee otherwise.
Update December 30th: Amazon has provided one of the biggest discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 to date. Amazon has slashed $472.99 off the price, bringing it down to $1,547 for the 512GB storage variant. At 23% off, this is one of the largest straight-money discounts currently available for the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Amazon offers one of the lowest straight-money discounts for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 available today. Amazon has been offering deep discounts on rival flagships, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra and recent iPhone models in recent months. However, Amazon's trade-in prices leave a lot to be desired.
For example, Amazon offers $130 for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, while Samsung provides $800. Also, Amazon does not accept any Galaxy S devices after the S21 Ultra. Samsung's trade-in prices are significantly better if you have a device to trade in or can procure one on the secondary market. Nevertheless, Amazon's upfront pricing remains the most competitive at the moment.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 case is available for purchase on Samsung.com. If you're looking for a new Samsung device, you might be interested in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, both of which are listed on Samsung's official website with their respective prices.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is not mentioned in this text, but you can check out other wearable devices on Samsung's website. The story also doesn't mention the Google Pixel 8a, so we cannot provide any information about it at this time.
In the promotion, Samsung is offering a $300 worth subscription as a complimentary gift with the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you're considering trading in an old smartphone for the promotion, you might want to check if your old Samsung Galaxy phones, like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, are eligible for high trade-in values.
Interestingly, Samsung also offers discounted add-ons for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, including a 17% discount for the Galaxy Buds 3 and a $20 discount for the Galaxy Ring. Samsung is also providing a VIP Advantage membership worth $300 with the purchase of the Z Fold 6. This membership includes Samsung Care Plus, a 10% discount on accessories, and other exclusive benefits.
In the latest update on December 30th, Amazon has offered a significant discount on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, bringing its price down to $1,547 for the 512GB storage variant. However, if you're looking to trade in your old smartphone to get a better deal, Samsung's trade-in prices might offer a better value compared to Amazon's.
