The Galaxy Z Fold7 Now Costs Less Than the Fold5 Did at Launch, Samsung Clears Stock on Amazon

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Samsung typically announces its next foldable generation in the summer, and inventory patterns suggest the Fold8 is coming sooner rather than later. The Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB is $1,579 on Amazon, down from its regular $1,999, and the $420 cut looks a lot like a stock clearance ahead of that announcement. Whether or not the Fold8 launches this summer, the Fold7 is the right buy at this price for a straightforward reason: foldable generations have improved incrementally in recent years, and paying significantly more for a marginal upgrade is a harder argument to make each cycle. The Z Fold7’s cover display is wide enough for comfortable daily use without opening the fold, which was the main usability complaint about earlier Fold generations where the exterior screen was too narrow for anything beyond quick glances. Unfolded, the 8-inch AMOLED panel at 120Hz supports three simultaneous app windows, which turns the phone into a genuine productivity device for anyone managing multiple tasks at once. The Snapdragon 8 Eli