{
  "id": 6433774,
  "title": "Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch and more in new Samsung deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/galaxy-z-fold-8-is-1-599-with-a-free-galaxy-watch-and-more-in-new",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/09/galaxy-z-fold-8-is-1599-with-a-free-galaxy-watch-and-more-in-new-samsung-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung is offering a compelling deal on its Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable, reducing the price to $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch included in the purchase. Originally priced at $1,899, Samsung is intensifying promotions ahead of Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone reveal today. Earlier this week, discounts were seen on Amazon and other third-party retailers, and now these deals are available on Samsung.com with extra incentives.\n\nThe base 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 8 is currently available at Samsung's store for $300 less, bringing the price down to $1,599. This beats other retailers' offers. The deal applies to all variants, and they're in stock with shipping expected within a few days. Additionally, a credit valued at $400 (potentially up to $600) is included, which can pay for the Galaxy Watch 9 or other accessories like Galaxy Buds and cases. Customers can combine various add-ons during checkout, but the credit must be utilized during the purchase process and expires once checkout is finished.\n\nInterestingly, this deal is also available for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. However, there's a limitation - this offer cannot be combined with trade-in deals, which have been scarce lately.",
  "summary": "Samsung has a killer deal on its Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable, with a new discount taking the price down to $1,599 with a free Galaxy Watch included in the deal, though there is one slight catch. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Galaxy Z Fold 8 priced at $1,599 with free Galaxy Watch included",
    "Base 256GB model discounted by $300, now $1,599",
    "$400 credit available for accessories during purchase"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "End of an era: Samsung quietly ends support for Galaxy Watches that saved Wear OS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/end-of-an-era-samsung-quietly-ends-support-for-galaxy-watches-that",
        "published": "2026-09-09T09:37:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}