Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal for $1,230 off ahead of July Unpacked - how to qualify

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung unveiled the dates for Samsung Unpacked. There, it will unveil new foldable phones and more. It's offering preorder discounts ahead of launch. A new Samsung foldable is in your future. Samsung's Unpacked event will take place on July 22, in London. The company will unveil its latest lineup of foldables, including the eighth-generation Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, alongside other Galaxy products, like a new generation of the Galaxy Watch and maybe even those teased Galaxy Glasses. Also: I've used every Samsung Galaxy S26 model - here's why the Ultra is frustratingly the bestSamsung kept Unpacked's details to a minimum, but said that the new devices will "build on its leadership in foldables" and blend AI capabilities with new form factors. What to expect Historically, Samsung launches its Z Fold and Z Flip series at its summer Unpacked event, and this year is shaping up to be no different. Rumors suggest that we'll get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Wide. Two new smartwatches are headed for their July debut, according to rumors. Samsung is ditching the Classic design this year and will reportedly unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The real show-stopper, however, comes in the form of Samsung's long-awaited Galaxy Glasses, which it teased at February's Unpacked event. Will Samsung finally unveil them later this month? You'll have to tune in to find out. Also: Samsung confirms smart glasses capabilities to compete with Meta Ray-Bans - what's comingHow to watchYou can follow along on July 22 at 9 a.m. ET on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel. ZDNET will be attending on the ground, live reporting from the event on the latest announcements. How to reserve your pre-order If you are already sold on a new Samsung Galaxy foldable phone and want to get a deal on it ahead of Unpacked, Samsung is offering a $30 reservation credit when you preorder the device. You can register for the preorder discount, and it's commitment-free. My recommendation? Snag the preorder discount now, so you'll get a price cut in the event that you buy one of Samsung's newly unveiled devices. You can also enter for a chance to win one of ten $500 Samsung.com gift cards.