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Prakhar Khanna \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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Samsung is now selling refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 units through its Certified Re-Newed program, but there\u2019s a pricing problem.
\nWhile the certified refurbished models undercut official retail prices, the Certified Re-Newed base models cost more than their new counterparts.
\nCertified refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 variants are only cheaper than new models in higher storage configurations.<\/p>\n
There are a handful of ways to save on a new Android flagship, including waiting for post-launch discounts, taking advantage of pre-order savings, and agreeing to carrier trade-in promotions. Usually, buying an Android phone in certified refurbished condition<\/a> is a solid way to save on a flashy new device. These are usually devices opened and returned to a retailer, and they\u2019re backed by the usual warranties and return policies.<\/p>\n Samsung is now offering \u201cCertified Re-Newed\u201d Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/a> and Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/a> models for purchase, but in a shocking twist, they won\u2019t save you a dime compared to buying new. In fact, going with a certified refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7 will run you more than choosing a brand-new device. Samsung\u2019s newsroom post<\/a> announcing Certified Re-Newed availability<\/a> for its latest foldables makes the deal sound enticing at first glance.<\/p>\n The refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 takes $300 off the usual sticker price, while the refurbished Galaxy Z Flip 7 costs $160 less than retail.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n However, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are both more than six months old, and that means post-launch discounts are everywhere. As first outlined by 9to5Google<\/a>, current Galaxy foldable discounts position the new models cheaper than the certified refurbished ones. It ends up creating a puzzling lineup that gives discount shoppers little reason to pick a Certified Re-Newed foldable over a brand-new one.<\/p>\n Brady Snyder \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n A new Galaxy Z Fold 7 with 256GB of storage costs $1,599.99 on Samsung\u2019s online store, shaving $400 off the usual retail price. If you recall, the certified refurbished 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 model only cuts $300 off the sticker price, meaning you\u2019ll pay $100 more for the privilege of going with the Samsung Certified Re-Newed program. The base-model Galaxy Z Flip 7 with 256GB of storage is currently discounted to $899.99, with the refurbished version priced at $939.<\/p>\n The deal starts to make a bit more sense if you need a higher storage capacity. The refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs $1,879, and that\u2019s down from the current new price of $2,099.99 and the official MSRP of $2,499.99.<\/p>\n Still, when you can get a brand-new Galaxy foldable complete with its original packaging for cheaper than a refurbished model, is there any point in opting for a Certified Re-Newed device instead?<\/p>\n![\"google](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768235233_196_google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/ "\\"google"){kind=icon}
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