Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra Drop to Lowest Prices Yet During October Prime Day
The passport-style Z Fold 8 is $350 off, while the Z Fold 8 Ultra sees a $400 price cut, according to The Verge's deal coverage.
Samsung's current-generation foldables are seeing their steepest discounts to date during October Prime Day, per reporting from The Verge. The publication notes that the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 8, originally $1,899.99, is now available for $1,549.99 at Amazon, with Best Buy listing it at $100 more. This marks a $350 reduction and, according to the outlet, beats the prior best sale price by $100.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which originally started at $2,099.99, now begins at $1,699.99—a $400 drop. The Verge reports this is $150 lower than the previous best price before Prime Day.
The deals arrive as Samsung faces a shifting foldable landscape. The Verge notes that the Z Fold 8 is the closest Android equivalent to Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo in the US market, though it suggests iPhone users may be unlikely to switch given the Duo's imminent arrival. Still, for Android buyers seeking a compact foldable, the discounts may be compelling.
In terms of design, the Z Fold 8 uses a passport-style form factor with a 4:3 aspect ratio inner screen. The Verge's reviewer, Dominic Preston, found the device unexpectedly comfortable in daily use and praised the screen for reading and watching content. The Z Fold 8 Ultra, by contrast, is described as an iterative upgrade over the Z Fold 7, with improvements spanning displays, cameras, chipset, and a nearly invisible crease. The Verge characterizes the Ultra as the specs powerhouse between the two.
For potential buyers, the key trade-off is clear: the standard Z Fold 8 offers a more pocketable, passport-like shape at a lower price, while the Ultra delivers superior camera quality and higher-end components. The Verge's coverage frames the standard model as the most polished passport-style foldable to date, despite not being the first of its kind.
Both deals are live during October Prime Day. The Verge notes it may earn a commission from links, and readers can consult its ethics statement for details. Those interested in deep-dive assessments can find full reviews of both devices on The Verge.
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