Samsung’s newest foldables are here. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. All three devices will be available on August 7th, but you can preorder them now starting at $1,199.99, $1,899.99, and $2,099.99, respectively.

You probably noticed that Samsung’s foldable lineup looks a little different this year. Rather than simply updating the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung now has two book-style foldables: the productivity-focused Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the shorter, wider (when folded) Galaxy Z Fold 8 that’s geared more toward entertainment. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, meanwhile, is a touch thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but otherwise retains the same design as the Flip 7.

All three phones also feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and ship with Android 17 and One UI 9, which add new AI features like Gemini Intelligence task automation and Now Nudge, which proactively surfaces helpful suggestions like an event to your calendar.

We’re still in the process of testing all three foldables, but after spending a few hours with them, we’ve shared our early hands-on impressions of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Below, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about preordering Samsung’s new foldables, including pricing, carrier deals, and more.

Where to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 when you buy the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. If you want 512GB of storage, it costs $2,299.99, while 1TB of storage will set you back $2,699.99. The phone is available in violet shadow, graphite, cream, and shadow green, with the latter exclusive to Samsung’s online store.

In terms of deals, Amazon is including a $350 gift card with preorders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while Best Buy is offering a $200 gift card. Samsung, meanwhile, is throwing in $200 in Samsung credit, plus the $30 reservation credit for those who reserved, and you can also save $100 with code PAYPAL100. The company’s additionally offering up to $100 off on select Samsung products.

If you’re after Samsung’s most capable foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the one to preorder. It retains the design of the Z Fold 7 while adding a larger 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, plus faster 45W wired and 20W wireless charging. It offers up to 16GB of RAM and an upgraded camera system with a new 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor alongside its 200-megapixel main camera. Like the smaller Galaxy Z Fold 8, it also features Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display technology, which makes the crease far less noticeable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (256GB storage, 12GB RAM)

Where to Buy:

• $2099.99 at Amazon (with $350 gift card)
• $2099.99 $1999.99 at Samsung (with code PAYPAL100, plus $200 in credit)
• $2099.99 at Best Buy (with $200 gift card)

Where to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899 for the base model with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. You can also upgrade to 512GB of storage for $2,099.99 or 1TB of storage for $2,499.99. It’s available in lavender, graphite, cream, and a Samsung-online exclusive pistachio shade.

If you’re looking to save some money, Amazon is offering a $350 gift card when you preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while Best Buy includes a $200 gift card. If you buy directly from Samsung, you’ll receive $200 in Samsung credit, along with the $30 reservation credit if you reserved ahead of time, and can save $100 with code PAYPAL100. Samsung will also take up to $100 off select Samsung products.

Unlike the larger, productivity-focused Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Z Fold 8 is designed more for entertainment, with a wider, shorter design that feels more like a small tablet when unfolded. The 4:3 inner display is better suited for reading and gaming than previous Fold models. It also shares many of the Ultra’s core features, including Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display technology so the crease is less noticeable, a bright 120Hz OLED display, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. Samsung has also upgraded the Fold 7’s 4,400mAh battery to a larger 4,800mAh silicon-carbon cell, though it drops the telephoto lens found on both the Fold 7 and Fold 8 Ultra in favor of a dual-camera system.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB storage,12GB RAM)

Where to Buy:

• $1899.99 at Amazon (with $350 Amazon gift card)
• $1899.99 $1799.99 at Samsung (with code PAYPAL100, plus $200 credit)
• $1899.99 at Best Buy (with $200 gift card)

Where to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,199.99 for the phone with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, while the 512GB model costs $1,399.99. It’s available in pink, graphite, cream, or mint colorways, with the latter exclusive to Samsung’s online store.

If you preorder the Galaxy Z Flip 8 from Amazon, you’ll receive a $200 gift card, while Best Buy is including a $200 gift card as well. Samsung is offering $150 in Samsung credit, along with the $30 reservation credit if you reserved ahead of time for eligible customers. You also get up to $100 off on select Samsung products.

Like its predecessor, the  Galaxy Z Flip 8 features a clamshell design with a 6.9-inch OLED main display and a 4.1-inch OLED cover screen that lets you check notifications, reply to messages, and access apps without unfolding the phone. It also retains a 50-megapixel main camera paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 4,300mAh battery.

The biggest changes are that it’s thinner and lighter, and now runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. Samsung has also made the cover screen much more capable. You can now access notifications, quick settings, and a full app drawer with simple swipe gestures. You also no longer need Samsung’s Good Lock app to launch apps from the outer display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (256GB storage,12GB RAM)

Where to Buy:

• $1199.99 at Amazon (with $200 gift card)
• $1199.99 at Samsung (with $150 credit)
• $1199.99 at Best Buy (with $200 gift card)

Carrier offers and promotions

• T-Mobile is offering new and existing customers the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free when you trade in an eligible device on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is available for $200 with the same qualifying trade-in and plan. The carrier is also offering the Galaxy Z Flip 8 for $100 when you add a new line or trade in an eligible device on an eligible Experience More, Experience Beyond, Go5G Plus, or Go5G Next plan.
• Verizon is taking up to $900 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, or Galaxy Z Flip 8 with an eligible phone trade-in on the Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plans. Meanwhile, customers on the Unlimited Welcome plan can save up to $360. All discounts are applied as 36 monthly bill credits.
• AT&T is offering up to $1,900 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra applied as monthly credits when you trade in an eligible phone on a Premium or higher-end plan. You can also get up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Flip 8 with an eligible trade-in on qualifying plans. AT&T is also bundling the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Tab A11 5G for $1.99 per month each with Galaxy Z Fold 8 purchases. 

Update, July 22nd: Added information about Verizon and AT&T’s deals.

Sure, Bluetooth speakers are awesome to have for picturesque beach trips, camping weekends, and other outdoor adventures. But they’re just as good to have for some sprinkler time in the yard with the kiddo, or for blasting some tunes or a podcast while you make food. No matter the use cases you have in mind, now’s a good time to pick up one of the best compact Bluetooth speakers. Now through July 17th, JBL’s Flip 7 is on sale for $89.95 ($70 off) at Woot with a 90-day warranty, marking a new all-time low.

JBL Flip 7

Where to Buy:

• $149.99 $89.95 at Woot

Despite being about the size of a water bottle, the portable speaker delivers full, clear sound. It’s also built for just about anywhere, with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and the ability to survive drops from up to a meter onto concrete. Plus, JBL includes an  interchangeable carrying strap and carabiner attachment, making it easy to clip onto a backpack or carry with a finger. Rounding things out, the speaker lasts up to 14 hours on a charge, with Playtime Boost mode extending battery life by another two hours when you need it.

It also includes a few extras for a better listening experience. You can pair the Flip 7 with multiple compatible JBL speakers for bigger sound, while JBL’s AI Sound Boost feature is designed to reduce distortion at higher volumes. It also supports lossless audio over USB-C with compatible devices and services, allowing for clearer, more detailed playback than Bluetooth.

Some more ways to save:

• The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 are on sale for $39 ($10 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and directly from Nothing, which is just $2 shy of their best price to date. The affordable wireless earbuds boast active noise cancellation along with multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The charging case also features a customizable “Smart Dial,” which lets you adjust volume or switch listening modes without pulling out your phone. Other perks include Google’s Fast Pair, a low-latency gaming mode, and a Find My Earbuds feature in Nothing’s companion app. Android users can also take advantage of LDAC for higher-resolution audio, though the codec isn’t natively supported on iPhones.
• The SwitchBot Bot is on sale for $20.99 ($9 off) at Amazon, which is just a few cents shy of its best price of the year. Amazon is also offering the USB-C rechargeable version for $25.99, if you’d prefer not to rely on disposable batteries. The gadget attaches via adhesive next to a button or switch and can press it on your behalf, letting you add smarts to traditional devices ranging from light switches to coffee makers, garage doors, and more. When paired with one of SwitchBot’s hubs (a separate purchase), you can add voice commands, control the Bot from anywhere, create schedules, and automations. Read our review of the SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable.
• The 16-foot Philips Hue Flux Outdoor Lightstrip is back down to $119.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, matching the all-time low it briefly hit during Prime Day last month. The weatherproof strip can brighten up your patio, porch, or backyard with millions of colors with support for customizable scenes, lighting effects, and voice control via Amazon Alexa.

Although most of Prime Day’s unusually good Philips Hue deals have ended, a few remain, and some, including the black Philips Hue Twilight Sleep and Wake-Up Light, are even cheaper. None, however, have fallen to a new all-time low price like Philips Hue’s Essential starter kit. Right now, you can buy a bundle containing four white and color E26 bulbs and a Hue Bridge for $79.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. Since that’s the same price as the two-bulb Essential starter kit, it’s like getting two bulbs for free.

Philips Hue Essential starter kit,

Where to Buy:

• $119.99 $79.99 at Amazon (four-pack)
• $119.99 at Philips Hue (four-pack)

Each of the color-changing bulbs can display millions of colors or tunable white light ranging from a warm 2200K to a cooler 6500K, while producing up to 800 lumens of brightness. The Hue app also offers a preset lighting scenes for everything from movie nights to the holidays, though you can also create your own. Meanwhile, the included Hue Bridge lets you control the lights when you’re away from home, create schedules, connect up to 50 lights throughout your home, and set automations so they can, for instance, turn on automatically when you arrive home. It also allows you to control the lights through all the major smart home platforms, thanks to Matter compatibility.

As Philips Hue budget-friendly kits, there are a few premium features they lack that are worth mentioning. Most notably, the bulbs only dim to two percent instead of 0.2 percent. Philips Hue also doesn’t guarantee they’ll match the color accuracy of its flagship bulbs across generations. If you’re simply looking to fill your home with colorful smart lighting at a reasonable price, though, those differences may not matter much to you.