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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off ahead of Black Friday

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In short

Major retailers have slashed prices on the latest foldable device to make its updated passport-style shape and 4:3 screen ratio more accessible to early holiday shoppers. Buyers can also upgrade storage tiers or choose among multiple retailers depending on available color inventories. Testing revealed strong battery retention after full-day operations despite the omission of premium optics found on the Ultra variant. Amazon and Best Buy are pairing this promotional push with substantial discounts on smart doorbells, portable audio, and building sets.

Key points

  • Shoppers can double device storage to 512GB by paying an extra $200 above the discounted…: Shoppers can double device storage to 512GB by paying an extra $200 above the discounted price.
  • The handset features an IP48 durability rating but lacks the telephoto lens included on t…: The handset features an IP48 durability rating but lacks the telephoto lens included on the Ultra version.
  • Parallel promotions include the 2024 Beats Pill under $100 and a 2K Ring Battery Doorbell…: Parallel promotions include the 2024 Beats Pill under $100 and a 2K Ring Battery Doorbell for $39.99.

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Android fans with a bit of iPhone Duo envy, take note: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted to $1,599.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, a hefty $300 markdown from its usual price, and just $50 higher than the lowest we’ve seen. Considering the device only launched a few months ago, you’re saving a significant amount of cash on the unlocked device, and you can also opt for the 512GB model, doubling the storage, for just $200 more (Amazon, Best Buy). Best Buy currently has all three colors in stock, while the 256GB model is currently sold out on Amazon in cream.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off ahead of Black Friday

You can also save on the Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker, a battery-powered Ring doorbell, and a Lego Star Wars droid.

You can also save on the Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker, a battery-powered Ring doorbell, and a Lego Star Wars droid.

The shorter and wider passport-style shape (similar to the iPhone Duo) quickly became natural and comfortable to handle, according to our reviewer Dominic Preston’s…

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