With trade-ins and new-line deals, you don’t have to blow your entire paycheck on Samsung’s latest. Carriers are also offering discounts on the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

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If you’re ready to jump on the foldables train, Samsung just announced its next-gen Z Flip and Z Fold smartphones, both of which are available to pre-order from the major carriers now. They arrive in stores on Aug. 26, as does the new Galaxy Watch 5.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $999.99, while the Z Fold 4 starts at $1,799.99, but you don’t have to blow your entire paycheck on Samsung’s latest, thanks to carrier trade-in and new-line deals. Here’s how you can upgrade your phone without breaking the bank.

If you pre-order the 128GB Galaxy Z Flip 4 or 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 4, Verizon will bump you to the next storage tier (256GB and 512GB, respectively) for free. 

The carrier is also teasing up to $800 off either phone with a trade-in, provided you’re on a qualifying 5G Unlimited plan. That’ll be applied over 36 months as a bill credit, meaning you’ll be responsible for the whole price if you ditch Verizon in the interim. If you’re switching from another carrier, Verizon is offering a $200 Verizon eCard.

Need some accessories? Verizon is offering 50% off select Samsung phone cases and 25% off select Samsung chargers.

Verizon is selling the Z Flip 4(Opens in a new window) in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold and Blue. Without a trade-in, you can buy the 256GB version for $999.99 or pay in installments of $27.77 per month over 36 months.

Verizon is selling the Z Fold 4(Opens in a new window) in Greygreen, Phantom Black and Beige. Without a trade-in, you can buy the 512GB version for $1,799.99 or pay in installments of $49.99 per month over 36 months.

The 45mm Galaxy Watch 5 Pro(Opens in a new window) is $13.88 a month for 36 months with purchase on Verizon Device Payment or $499.99 outright. The 40mm and 44mm Galaxy Watch 5(Opens in a new window) starts at $9.16 per month for 36 months or $329.99 if you pay upfront.

Get the Galaxy Buds2 Pro(Opens in a new window) in Graphite, Bora Purple and White for $229.99. If you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, or any Galaxy S22 device, you’ll get $75 off on Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

T-Mobile is also offering the pre-order memory upgrade option: get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 256GB variant for the price of the 128GB and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 512GB for the price of the 256GB if you buy before Aug. 26. T-Mobile is also offering a free case for those who pre-order. You can buy the case separately from Aug. 10-25, but you'll have to submit a rebate request(Opens in a new window) to get the money back on these cases:

Samsung Silicone Ring Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 - Iconic Gold Pink

Samsung Clear Ring Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 – Transparency

Samsung S-Pen Carry Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 – Black

Samsung Standing Carry Case for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 - Black

T-Mobile is offering a free Z Flip 4(Opens in a new window) if you trade in an eligible device on its 5G Magenta Max plan. The cost of the phone will be applied over 24 months as a credit, and you'll be responsible for the full price of the phone if you drop T-Mobile or the plan before that. You can also get this deal if you activate a new line on Magenta Max (no trade-in necessary). On other qualifying plans, you can get 50% off the Z Flip 4 by trading in or activating a new line.

T-Mobile is offering up to $1,000 off the Z Fold 4(Opens in a new window) if you trade in an eligible device on its 5G Magenta Max plan. The cost of the phone will be applied over 36 months as a credit, and you'll be responsible for the full price of the phone if you drop T-Mobile or the plan before that. You can also get this deal if you activate a new line on Magenta Max (no trade-in necessary). On other qualifying plans, you can get up to $500 off the Z Fold 4 by trading in or activating a new line.

T-Mobile is offering a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deal on the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro(Opens in a new window) when adding a new watch line. The Galaxy Watch 5(Opens in a new window) is also $99 when adding a new line (vs. $329.99 at full price).

The free memory upgrade applies for AT&T customers, too: get the Z Flip 4 256GB variant for the price of the 128GB and the Z Fold 4 512GB for the price of the 256GB if you buy before Aug. 26. You can also get a free case from AT&T if you pre-order.

Those on an eligible AT&T unlimited plan can trade in an existing Galaxy device and get a Z Flip 4(Opens in a new window) for free on an installment plan; details here(Opens in a new window) . Through Aug. 25, AT&T Business customers can pre-order a Galaxy Z Flip 4 256GB for $499.99 with a two-year service commitment.

Those on an eligible AT&T unlimited plan can trade in an existing Galaxy device and get up to $1,000 off a Z Fold 4(Opens in a new window) on an installment plan; details here(Opens in a new window) . Through Aug. 25, AT&T Business customers can pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 4 512GB for $1,299.99 with a two-year service commitment.

Pre-order the Galaxy Watch 5 or Watch 5 Pro starting at $329.99 and $499.99, respectively, and get up to $430 off a second one.

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