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Z Fold 7 Gets $300 Cut as Pixel 9 Pro Fold Falls to $1,099 in Pre-Launch Price Push

The simultaneous deals signal a race to clear inventory ahead of new flagships.

Overview

  • Amazon is selling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $1,699.99, a $300 discount on the 256GB model confirmed on Aug. 20.
  • In the U.K., Samsung introduced a double trade-in that adds £200 for any tablet in any condition, plus codes offering the 512GB Fold 7 at the 256GB price and a free case.
  • Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold dropped to $1,099 at Amazon and Best Buy a day before the Pixel 10 series event, a cut retailers likely use to clear stock ahead of new models.
  • Samsung’s push follows recent momentum, with U.S. smartphone share rising to 31% in Q2 2025 per Canalys reporting.
  • Recent reviews note device trade-offs, including a Galaxy Z Flip 7 unit with an Exynos 2500 in Canada showing weaker benchmarks and noticeable warmth under load.