Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 get a price drop when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 launches?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 on cobblestone road
(Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

According to a bounty of leaks and rumors, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to be announced during an Samsung Unpacked event next month, which has left many folks wondering: will the Z Fold 6 finally become affordable when the next generation arrives? 

At this point we can only speculate, but thanks to my years of experience covering smartphone launches just like this, I can give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. 

What we know

Although nothing has technically been confirmed just yet, a steady stream of leaks and rumors have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be revealed during an Unpacked event in July. This theory is also consistent with past years of the event, as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was initially announced on July 10th, 2024 with a July 24th release date. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to be announced alongside the clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip 7, plus we should be getting a release date for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. There's also a chance that Samsung will surprise-drop a first look at its triple-folding Galaxy G Fold, but info on that phone is relatively scarce at this time. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review cover screen in-hand

(Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

For specs, the premium foldable is likely to feature the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset that powers the Galaxy S25 series, plus a new-and-improved "creaseless foldable panel", two vibrant AMOLED displays, and the thinnest design of any Z Fold phone to date.

It's also quite possible that the Z Fold 7 will be more expensive than its predecessor, and considering that the 2024 model already started at a steep $1,799.99, we better hope that the preorder deals are especially good this year.

Will the Z Fold 6 get cheaper?

So given the information detailed above, should you expect the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to get cheaper when the Z Fold 7 arrives? Well, it's complicated. 

For starters, it's worth mentioning that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is already being discounted quite heavily across most retailers. At the time of writing, for instance, Amazon is slashing over 20% off the unlocked foldable, bringing the price down to $1,499.99. These deals are presumably meant to clear stock ahead of the Z Fold 7's release, and with the swift arrival of Amazon Prime Day (also slated for early July), it's unlikely that there will be many Z Fold 6 units left when the new foldable phone finally arrives. 

In other words, I'd suggest that the best time to buy a phone is right before its next generation arrives, rather than right after. Sure, the Z Fold 6 might get a permanent price drop when its successor hits store shelves, but it's just as likely to be largely out of stock by that time (unless you're cool with a refurbished version). In conclusion, if you prefer unlocked phone deals, Amazon Prime Day 2025 is going to be the best time to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. 

  • 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
Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

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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