Amazon Cuts Galaxy Z Fold 8 to $1,600, Slashing $300 Ahead of Black Friday

Q: Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 see deeper price cuts, or is this early Amazon deal the ultimate holiday steal?

Probably yes — but not by much, and not necessarily for long. Amazon’s current $1,600 price on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is strong, but the broader deal history suggests it is not the absolute floor. Multiple reports show the phone has already fallen to about $1,550 during Prime Day-style sales, making the current offer roughly $50 above the lowest widely reported price. The Verge also described $1,599.99 as just $50 above the low. That means deeper cuts are possible as Black Friday gets closer, but the likely upside is limited unless Amazon, Samsung or Best Buy launches a more aggressive flash sale. For a phone that only launched months ago, a $300 markdown is already significant, and Samsung’s foldables appear to be selling well, which can reduce pressure for steep holiday discounting. The bigger variable is competition and sales format. Samsung often pushes trade-in deals, bundles or carrier offers that can beat straight Amazon pricing, while Amazon and Best Buy may briefly match or undercut each other. If you want the lowest out-of-pocket cash price with no trade-in, waiting could save another $50 or so. If you have an eligible trade-in, Samsung or a carrier could deliver the better overall value. The safest read is that this is a very good early holiday deal, but not clearly the ultimate steal. Before buying, check CamelCamelCamel or Keepa and compare Amazon’s price with Samsung and Best Buy, because these discounts are time-sensitive and can shift quickly.

3 articles · Updated · CNET · Nov 4

$1,600 gets Amazon shoppers the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, a $300 discount from its usual $1,900 price as Black Friday promotions build.
The foldable is pitched as a phone-tablet hybrid, with a lighter, slimmer design, a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch internal display for multitasking and media.
Amazon’s broader deal push also includes the Ring Indoor Cam 2K at $25—down from $60—and the Roborock Qrevo S Pro robot vacuum at a record-low $400 from $700.
CNET said the offers are limited-time picks from Amazon’s expanding pre-Black Friday markdowns across tech and home products.