Samsung makes some of the best Android smartphones on the market. The current phone lineup includes the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. These are all great phones that are chock-full of the latest technology upgrades and components. If you’re looking to get the foldable Z Flip 6 for less than the regular starting price of $1,100, check out our list of trade-in sales and other ways to save on unlocked and carrier models.
Upgrading to Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes with a lot of benefits. It has a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, as well as a 6.7-inch AMOLED main screen and a 3.4-inch AMOLED cover screen. If you’re someone who takes a lot of photos and videos, the Z Flip 6 has a 10-megapixel front camera and a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50-megapixel wide-angle camera. You’ll love being there. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage.
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Samsung says you should be able to charge the 4,000 mAh battery up to 50% in about 30 minutes using wired charging. The Z Flip 6 comes with the latest version of the company’s software known as One UI 6.
It’s worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still a great phone. Now that the Z Flip 6 has been released, I’m hoping there will be a sale on the Z Flip 5. We’ve gathered the best deals from a variety of retailers and carriers for those ready to upgrade.
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How many colors does Galaxy Z Flip 6 come in?
There are several colors to choose from, but some options are only available from Samsung. Variants available at multiple retailers include Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint. Crafted Black, White, and Peach are exclusive to Samsung.
How much does Galaxy Z Flip 6 cost?
Here are the starting prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the US, before trade-ins or discounts:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (256GB): $1,100
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fiip 6 (512GB): $1,220
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Best unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals
Get an unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 6 directly from Samsung and receive up to $650 in trade-in credit and 2x storage for free. That means you can buy either the 256GB or 512GB model for $550.
Plus, you can save an extra $150 by choosing discount colors available exclusively online. That’s quite a money saver.
Best Buy doesn’t have any direct discounts at this time, but if you have a smartphone to exchange, you can earn up to $460 in trade-in credit for the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Plus, with this purchase, you’ll receive a free 1-month Xbox Game Pass membership and 3 months of Google One cloud storage to store up to 100 GB of data and documents.
Best Galaxy Z Flip 6 deals with carriers
AT&T doesn’t offer direct discounts on the Z Flip 6 at this time, but there are ways to save money. The carrier is offering up to $1,000 off with a qualifying trade-in, and you can get this phone for free.
You can also get it for free if you sign up for or upgrade to an unlimited plan and opt into AT&T’s Next Up Anytime program, which lets you upgrade your phone annually for $10 a month. If you do all this, you’ll get the Z Flip 6 for free, which is a great deal.
When it comes to trade-in offers, the requirements are quite generous. You can trade in any Galaxy S, Note, or Z series smartphone of any year and in any condition. or Eligible smartphones with a trade-in value of $35 or more. Please note that your savings will be paid in monthly credit installments over three years.
Additionally, you can purchase Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 5G and/or Galaxy Watch7 40mm for just 99 cents per month on eligible installment and data plans. You can also get up to 4 unlimited lines for just $25 when you buy 4 eligible smartphones and enroll in automatic payments and paperless billing. If you need more than one phone, buy the Z Flip 6 and get a Samsung Galaxy S24 starting at $6.
T-Mobile doesn’t currently offer direct discounts on the Z Flip 6, but if you have a device eligible for trade-in, you could potentially save up to $800. When you add a new line to your Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan, you get your savings back with 24 months of bill credits. Already a T-Mobile customer? You can also get the same discount when you trade in eligible devices on the same two plans. Then you can get this phone for free.
You can still save $600 on select Go5G, ONE, or Magenta plans.
Eligible devices include Samsung Galaxy S9 and later, Note 9 and later, all phones in the Z series lineup, Apple iPhone 11 and later, One Plus 9 Pro 5G and later, Google Pixel 6 and later. Some older models can receive discounts of up to $550.
Isn’t that part of the plan? There’s also a trade-in sale where you can save up to $500.
Currently, Xfinity Mobile is offering customers up to 7,500 off on the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone. To qualify for the deal, new customers can port their number to get a new line with Xfinity Mobile and get a $700 device credit applied to their monthly statement. Existing customers can upgrade their devices and get up to $700 in credit when they trade in their old phone.
Verizon is currently offering the Z Flip 6 for just $8 per month. You can also save even more with a trade-in. Verizon currently accepts some cell phones in any condition. However, to take advantage of this deal, you must be subscribed to one of the company’s eligible Unlimited plans (Plus or Ultimate). Trade-in credits are available over 36 months.
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