MonicaZ82/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung announced a Certified Re-Newed program for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 on April 22, which offers buyers the chance to purchase one of its latest foldables at a discount, assuming they don’t mind purchasing a refurbished version. The deal comes about three months before Samsung’s planned Unpacked summer launch event, during which the Korean company is expected to unveil at least two new foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are the obvious candidates, with rumors pointing to a larger version of the Fold 8 as a surprise addition to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. This is one of the reasons to avoid buying a Samsung foldable in the spring, whether it is refurbished or not. That said, foldable fans who don’t want the newest hardware can still purchase one of last year’s models, including refurbished models sold through Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most technically advanced version of Samsung’s 2025 foldable phones, but comes in a much slimmer form factor. Unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 4.2mm, while folded, the device is 8.9mm thick. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 5.6mm when unfolded and 12.1mm when folded. The Fold 7 is also lighter than the Fold 6, at 7.58 oz versus 8.43 oz. Metrics aside, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a premium Android phone, boasting premium hardware including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and at least 256GB of storage (up to 1TB storage options). Add in the large 8-inch foldable screen, 200-megapixel camera on the back, Galaxy AI package, and seven years of software upgrades, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 becomes a stronger value proposition. When to avoid the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 The 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Certified Re-Newed costs $1,699. That’s $300 less than the phone’s regular price. However, when Samsung launched the refurbished program for 2025 foldables, the company was running a promotion on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 observed by Android Authority and 9to5Google. A brand new Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost $1,599.99 on April 22, $100 less than the refurbished model. This offer is no longer available at the time of writing. But in this scenario, the refurbished model didn’t make much sense. You would want to buy a new device if the prices are comparable. Interested buyers can find better deals at other retailers. For example, Amazon is selling the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $1,675, which is still cheaper than Samsung’s refurbished offering. These prices do not include additional discounts, such as carrier offers and trade-ins. For the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is offering trade-ins of up to $582 on its website. But if you choose the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, the trade-in cap is $1,000. Depending on which smartphone you own, you may get a better deal by trading it in for a new Galaxy Z Fold 7 instead of the Certified Re-Newed model. If you want the latest hardware, you should avoid the new or refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7. The next-generation devices will arrive in a few months, and you’d better wait for these models. It’s likely that carriers and Samsung will offer good deals and trade-in options for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. When to buy the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 Buying a refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Samsung makes sense if the price is better than buying the whole new device. Samsung recently increased the prices of the 512GB and 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 models. They both cost $80 more than what Samsung announced last year: $2,199.99 and $2,499.99. Amazon has better deals for both models: $1,772.53 and $2,419.99. But the Certified Re-Newed prices are even better: $1,749 and $1,879 for the remanufactured 512GB and 1TB versions. The refurbished 1TB model is the highlight here, offering buyers a savings of $540 compared to Amazon’s current price. That said, interested buyers may want to act quickly, as Certified Re-Newed stock may be limited. That said, buying a used foldable phone is somewhat risky because foldables rely on hinges and flexible screens. Samsung has increased the durability of foldable phones, but that doesn’t change the fact that these handsets have moving parts that can be damaged, including the foldable screen. If you were to buy a refurbished foldable, getting it from Samsung is the safest option. Samsung said in a press release that “all certified re-newed devices have been serviced by Samsung specialists and repaired with 100% genuine Samsung parts, including a certified new battery, and are backed by Samsung’s one-year manufacturer’s warranty.” These protections are important for a used foldable phone. Additionally, you may want to purchase Samsung Care+ for the handset to ensure access to cheaper repairs. Samsung Care+ with Theft & Loss ($18 per month) includes unlimited screen repairs in the event of screen damage. The cheaper Samsung Care+ plan ($13 per month) also offers unlimited screen repairs, but each will cost $29. Post navigation Why Your Phone Camera Isn’t Flat (And Why It Gets Bigger Every Year) People are keeping their smartphones longer (for good reason)
MonicaZ82/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung announced a Certified Re-Newed program for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 on April 22, which offers buyers the chance to purchase one of its latest foldables at a discount, assuming they don’t mind purchasing a refurbished version. The deal comes about three months before Samsung’s planned Unpacked summer launch event, during which the Korean company is expected to unveil at least two new foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 are the obvious candidates, with rumors pointing to a larger version of the Fold 8 as a surprise addition to the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. This is one of the reasons to avoid buying a Samsung foldable in the spring, whether it is refurbished or not. That said, foldable fans who don’t want the newest hardware can still purchase one of last year’s models, including refurbished models sold through Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the most technically advanced version of Samsung’s 2025 foldable phones, but comes in a much slimmer form factor. Unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures 4.2mm, while folded, the device is 8.9mm thick. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 5.6mm when unfolded and 12.1mm when folded. The Fold 7 is also lighter than the Fold 6, at 7.58 oz versus 8.43 oz. Metrics aside, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a premium Android phone, boasting premium hardware including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and at least 256GB of storage (up to 1TB storage options). Add in the large 8-inch foldable screen, 200-megapixel camera on the back, Galaxy AI package, and seven years of software upgrades, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 becomes a stronger value proposition. When to avoid the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 The 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Certified Re-Newed costs $1,699. That’s $300 less than the phone’s regular price. However, when Samsung launched the refurbished program for 2025 foldables, the company was running a promotion on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 observed by Android Authority and 9to5Google. A brand new Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost $1,599.99 on April 22, $100 less than the refurbished model. This offer is no longer available at the time of writing. But in this scenario, the refurbished model didn’t make much sense. You would want to buy a new device if the prices are comparable. Interested buyers can find better deals at other retailers. For example, Amazon is selling the 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $1,675, which is still cheaper than Samsung’s refurbished offering. These prices do not include additional discounts, such as carrier offers and trade-ins. For the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is offering trade-ins of up to $582 on its website. But if you choose the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, the trade-in cap is $1,000. Depending on which smartphone you own, you may get a better deal by trading it in for a new Galaxy Z Fold 7 instead of the Certified Re-Newed model. If you want the latest hardware, you should avoid the new or refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7. The next-generation devices will arrive in a few months, and you’d better wait for these models. It’s likely that carriers and Samsung will offer good deals and trade-in options for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. When to buy the refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 Buying a refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Samsung makes sense if the price is better than buying the whole new device. Samsung recently increased the prices of the 512GB and 1TB Galaxy Z Fold 7 models. They both cost $80 more than what Samsung announced last year: $2,199.99 and $2,499.99. Amazon has better deals for both models: $1,772.53 and $2,419.99. But the Certified Re-Newed prices are even better: $1,749 and $1,879 for the remanufactured 512GB and 1TB versions. The refurbished 1TB model is the highlight here, offering buyers a savings of $540 compared to Amazon’s current price. That said, interested buyers may want to act quickly, as Certified Re-Newed stock may be limited. That said, buying a used foldable phone is somewhat risky because foldables rely on hinges and flexible screens. Samsung has increased the durability of foldable phones, but that doesn’t change the fact that these handsets have moving parts that can be damaged, including the foldable screen. If you were to buy a refurbished foldable, getting it from Samsung is the safest option. Samsung said in a press release that “all certified re-newed devices have been serviced by Samsung specialists and repaired with 100% genuine Samsung parts, including a certified new battery, and are backed by Samsung’s one-year manufacturer’s warranty.” These protections are important for a used foldable phone. Additionally, you may want to purchase Samsung Care+ for the handset to ensure access to cheaper repairs. Samsung Care+ with Theft & Loss ($18 per month) includes unlimited screen repairs in the event of screen damage. The cheaper Samsung Care+ plan ($13 per month) also offers unlimited screen repairs, but each will cost $29.
