{
  "id": 5568832,
  "title": "Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been fully restocked as trade-ins plummet; Fold 8 Ultra drops to $1,799",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-has-been-fully-restocked-as-trade-ins-plummet-fold-8",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/04/galaxy-z-fold-8-restock-trade-in-ultra-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now fully restocked and available across all colors and storage options on Samsung.com. After some initial stock shortages, the foldable is once again accessible with shipping available in two weeks or less, with most orders shipping as early as next Tuesday. The company has also significantly reduced trade-in credits, capping them at $800, down from $1,200 during the pre-order period. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has been discounted across all channels, dropping its starting price from $2,099 to $1,799 on Samsung.com, Best Buy, and Amazon. This discount makes the Ultra device more affordable than the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8. Additionally, there is an instant savings credit of $350 for those who choose to skip a trade-in, reducing the price to $1,749. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also on sale, now priced at $1,049.",
  "summary": "Samsung has fully restocked its smash-hit Galaxy Z Fold 8 while also discounting the usually-more-expensive Galaxy Z Fold 8 UItra. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}