{"id":632111,"date":"2026-08-11T19:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/632111\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T19:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:03:16","slug":"best-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-deals-get-latest-phone-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/632111\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Deals: Get Latest Phone for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"pmc-ecomm-disclaimer\">\n\tIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tIt took some time, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/product-recommendations\/tech\/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-4-review-2026-1235522974\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung<\/a> seems to have finally cracked the code on foldables. And all it took was looking to an everyday object that predates the company itself: the passport. Despite its nearly $2,000 price tag, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and its unusual aspect ratio has become a hit for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/t\/tech\/\" id=\"auto-tag_tech\" data-tag=\"tech\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tech<\/a> giant, with the phone even going out of stock at one point.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tCompared with other foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold8 can actually be used with one hand when closed, with a form factor that calls to mind the once-ubiquitous BlackBerry. The stout size lends itself to easy typing or quickly checking notifications, while the large interior screen size is ideal for watching videos or multitasking.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-rollingstone-2022\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/galaxy-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Deals: Get Latest Phone for Free\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"\" width=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-dek  paragraph lrv-u-order-100 lrv-u-margin-t-150 lrv-u-margin-t-2@mobile-max lrv-a-font-body-l lrv-u-margin-b-00\">\n\t\tScreen: 5.5\u2033 outer; 7.6\u2033 inner<br \/>Battery Capacity: 4800 mAh\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tUnsurprisingly, there are some trade-offs. There is no telephoto lens, and the unusual aspect ratio might cause certain apps to misbehave. But the thin and lightweight design, combined with the stout square shape, solves the unwieldiness of book-style foldable phones. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tIt\u2019s a compelling design for a smartphone, and there are several ways to save on it without dropping two grand at once. If you\u2019re looking to snag the Fold8 for a low monthly price (or free), there are several carrier deals available. Here are some options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\tFree Fold8 From T-Mobile\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tT-Mobile has one of the best deals on the Fold8 \u2014 you can get it for free with a trade-in of an eligible device. The offer is available to new or existing T-Mobile customers on the Experience Beyond plan via monthly bill credits. The trade-in value depends on your phone, but iPhone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/product-recommendations\/tech\/google-pixel-9a-smartphone-review-1235347412\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Pixel<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/t\/samsung\/\" id=\"auto-tag_samsung\" data-tag=\"samsung\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung<\/a> phones are eligible. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_rollingstone?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftmobilepostpaid.pxf.io%2Fc%2F256585%2F3978290%2F38171%3FsubId1%3DRS%26sharedid%3DRS&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fproduct-recommendations%2Ftech%2Fget-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-free-best-deals-1235606556%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get Deal Here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tFree Fold8 From AT&amp;T\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tAT&amp;T members can get a similar deal, with a free Fold8 with a trade-in of an eligible device. Like T-Mobile, the offer is also available for eligible Apple, Samsung, and Google phones. The offer is available with the AT&amp;T Premium 2.0 plan, which starts at $100\/mo. The trade-in value decreases for older devices.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_rollingstone?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D87443X1590823%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DRS-1235606556%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.att.com%252Fbuy%252Fphones%252Fsamsung-galaxy-z-fold8.html%26sref%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.rollingstone.com%252Fproduct-recommendations%252Ftech%252Fget-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-free-best-deals-1235606556%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fproduct-recommendations%2Ftech%2Fget-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-free-best-deals-1235606556%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get Deal Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\tFold8 from $30\/mo. from Verizon\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tVerizon is offering the Fold8 for $40\/mo. for 36 months or $30\/mo. for 48 months for the 256GB version of the phone. There are no activation fees for new customers.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_rollingstone?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqzyfj.com%2Fclick-8972725-14067866%3Fsid%3DRS-1235606556%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.verizon.com%252Fsmartphones%252Fsamsung-galaxy-z-fold8%252F%253F%2526entryPoint%253DAGW%2526sku%253Dsku6049305&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fproduct-recommendations%2Ftech%2Fget-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-free-best-deals-1235606556%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get Deal Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\tFold8 for $1,200 off from Best Buy\u00a0\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-line-height-copy  lrv-a-font-body-l   \">\n\tIf you\u2019d rather have an unlocked phone that\u2019s not tied to any carrier, you can get up to $1,200 off with a trade-in from Best Buy, although the trade-in value varies considerably by device.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/pmc_0aaa4_rollingstone?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F256585%2F614286%2F10014%3FsubId1%3DRS-1235606556%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fsamsung-galaxy-z-fold8-256gb-unlocked-graphite%252FJJGRF3FS98%252Fsku%252F6681692&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fproduct-recommendations%2Ftech%2Fget-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-free-best-deals-1235606556%2F&amp;ref=pmcTrackonomicsReferrer&amp;event_type=click\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get Deal Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":632112,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[74],"tags":[18,19,17,8053,8054,1470,753,82],"class_list":["post-632111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-eire","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-noads","tag-rs-recommends","tag-samsung","tag-tech","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117078433699832509","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/632111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=632111"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/632111\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/632112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=632111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=632111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=632111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}