Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 get cheaper when the Z Flip 7 launches?

"Open phone to continue" message on Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen

(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

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Will the Z Flip 6 get cheaper?

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 7 was finally unveiled during an announcement event on July 9th, which has led many folks to wonder: what does this mean for the Galaxy Z Flip 6? Will it get cheaper, and is it worth it to buy the 2024 device when the next-gen flip phone drops on July 25th

After all, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 debuted last summer with a steep $1,099.99 price tag, so it's no wonder people have been looking for deals. At this point we can only speculate, but I've been working launches like this long enough that I have a pretty good idea of what you can expect. Let's dive in.

What we know

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 was revealed during a live Samsung Unpacked event on July 9th, alongside the premium Galaxy Z Fold 7 and two Samsung smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. The release date is set for July 25th.

The Z Flip 7 comes loaded with a powerful Exynos processor, an updated super-thin design, and a larger cover display than ever before (think more Motorola Razr-esque). The flip phone also features all of the latest Galaxy AI software features and seven years of guaranteed OS and security upgrades.

Unlike the Z Fold 7, the Z Flip 7 kept the starting price tag of its predecessor, coming in at $1,099.99 for the 256GB version. That's still quite a pretty penny, but there are quite a few Galaxy Z Flip 7 preorder deals that should soften the blow.

Will the Z Flip 6 get cheaper?

Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen with a message to open the phone — (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

So now for the big question: will last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6 finally get cheaper now that the Z Flip 7 is on the way? The answer may not be as simple as you'd like.

The good news is that the top-rated flip phone is already being discounted fairly often by retailers and wireless carriers alike. As of writing, for example, the unlocked Z Flip 6 is over 25% off at Amazon (thanks to Prime Day), while AT&T is dropping up to $1,000 off the phone when you trade in and add a line.

Render of the blue Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Still a great flip phone

Although it's about to hit last-gen status, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 remains a great flip phone with a sleek, super-pocketable design, loads of AI features, and years of guaranteed software support. Unfortunately, the price of the phone has been a barrier for many, but with Prime Day just around the corner, those days may soon be over.

For more news and information about the upcoming foldables, check out our ultimate guide to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.

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.

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