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

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was finally announced during an Samsung Unpacked event this morning, which has left many folks wondering: will the Z Fold 6 finally become more affordable when the next generation arrives on July 25th?

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

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 was revealed on July 9th and will hit store shelves on July 25th.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was announced alongside the clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip 7, plus we got a release date for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review cover screen in-hand

(Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)

For specs, the premium foldable features 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.

As anticipated, the Z Fold 7 is more expensive than its predecessor, starting at a steep $1,999.99 for the 256GB version. Fortunately, there are quite a few Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder deals that should soften the blow.

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 39% off the unlocked foldable for Prime Day, bringing the price down to $1,149.99. These deals are presumably meant to clear stock ahead of the Z Fold 7's release, but it's unlikely that there will be many Z Fold 6 units left when the new foldable phone finally arrives on July 25th

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.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 render in white

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Premium foldable, premium price

Although it's soon to be supplanted by the Z Fold 7, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 remains one of the best foldable phones around, boasting a powerful Snapdragon chipset, two glorious 120Hz AMOLED displays, and excellent battery life. The problem is that the phone is also quite expensive, but with a new generation just around the corner, that might be about to change.

  • 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
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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