I found 2 deals that could get you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free — IF you follow these steps

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

The new and improved Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is set to hit store shelves on August 7th, and the preorder deals are pouring in. Most of these early promotions will get you the innovative foldable for cheaper than its $1,899 asking price, but there are only two ways to get the Z Fold 8 for completely free — if you can meet the eligibility requirements.

AT&T and T-Mobile are both running deals that give you up to $1,900 of credit when you add a qualified line and trade in an old or broken device. The deals aren't for everyone, but if you have a relatively new Android phone lying around and you're interested in updating your wireless plan, that's enough of a promotional discount to make the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 totally free.

2 ways to make your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder FREE

T-Mobile: get a FREE Galaxy Z Fold 8 with eligible trade-in and new line on Experience Beyond plan

Add a line with T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan and you'll score up to $1,900 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 when you trade in an old or broken phone. That's enough to make the passport-style foldable completely free!

Devices dating back to the Galaxy S23 series will get you the full trade-in discount, while older devices like the S20 series will stand land you $1,100 off your purchase.

Indeed, T-Mobile's Experience Beyond is the carrier's most expensive unlimited plan, but it comes with impressive perks like free streaming, premium data, and international coverage. It's also worth mentioning that lower-tier plans, such as the Experience More and Go5G Next plans, will stand land you a hefty price drop if you want something a little cheaper.

AT&T: get a FREE Galaxy Z Fold 8 with eligible trade-in and new line on AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher

AT&T will also give you your Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder for free when you trade in an old or broken device and add a line with the Premium 2.0 or Elite 2.0 unlimited plans. These plans come with talk, text, and premium data, mobile hotspots, 4K streaming, and more.

The Samsung Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and S24 Ultra are among the devices that will get you the max discount when you trade in, while older devices will still land you a discount of up to $1,000. You can also combine your purchase with a Galaxy Watch 9 preorder and pay just $1.99 per month for the new watch!

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 totally changes up the design of Samsung's long-running Z Fold series of foldable phones, introducing a new "passport-style" form factor with an upgraded Snapdragon chipset, 4,800mAh battery, and a breathtaking inner AMOLED display with a nearly-invisible crease. You also get all of the latest Galaxy AI features, incredible cameras, and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed.

At $1,900 for the 256GB version, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is also far from cheap, but preorder opportunities like the deals listed above should seriously soften the blow. After all, the innovative foldable hasn't even been officially released yet, so I'll take about any offer I can get.

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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.