Samsung Z Fold 8 prices drop to record lows ahead of iPhone Duo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra prices have fallen to their lowest levels during October Prime Day, coinciding with the imminent launch of the iPhone Duo. The discount applies to both the passport-style Z Fold 8 and the slimmer Z Fold 8 Ultra, offering savings compared to previous sale prices.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 256GB of storage is currently listed at $1,549.99 at Amazon, a reduction from its original price of $1,899.99. This price is $100 lower than the previous best sale price. Best Buy lists the same model for $1,649.99, which is $100 more than the Amazon offer. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which features improved cameras, now starts at $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from an original price of $2,099.99. This represents a $150 decrease from the previous best price before Prime Day. At Best Buy, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is available for $1,849.99.

The passport-style Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is described as the closest Android equivalent to the iPhone Duo in the US market. Reviewer Dominic Preston noted that the device's small size is unexpectedly comfortable and that its 4:3 aspect ratio inner screen is well-suited for reading and watching content. The device is characterized as the most polished passport-style foldable to date.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is an iterative upgrade over the Z Fold 7. It offers improvements across displays, cameras, chipset, and screen crease visibility, positioning it as the specifications powerhouse among the two foldable models. Both devices are currently available at their lowest recorded prices during this promotional period.