{"id":806576,"date":"2026-10-18T12:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T12:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/806576\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T12:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T12:44:27","slug":"deals-galaxy-z-fold8-is-on-sale-as-the-iphone-duo-launches-other-foldables-also-discounted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/806576\/","title":{"rendered":"Deals: Galaxy Z Fold8 is on sale as the iPhone Duo launches, other foldables also discounted"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazon\u2019s Prime Big Deal Days soaked up almost all of the discounts last week, so there wasn\u2019t much left over for the weekend. This week, however, we are seeing a return to form.<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at \u20ac1,405. This is for a 12\/256GB unit and, unfortunately, the 512GB upgrade is still quite expensive at \u20ac425 more. Still, a nearly \u20ac600 discount on the base model is nothing to sneeze at. But is the new wide foldable form factor better than the book-style format? Our Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Z Fold8 Ultra<\/a> article goes into the pros and cons of each design.<\/p>\n


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Speaking of, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is quite expensive. A couple of weeks ago<\/a>, it was \u20ac1,715 for a 12\/512GB unit. Now, even the base 12\/256GB unit is \u20ac1,830. If you decide you want the Z Fold8 Ultra, we\u2019d advise you to wait. In the meantime, you can check out our Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a> to help you pick which model is better suited for your needs.<\/p>\n


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You should also consider some alternatives. The Motorola Razr Fold was \u20ac1,330 two weeks ago, now it\u2019s \u20ac120 more. That\u2019s still cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, though. The Moto phone is thicker (10.1mm vs. 8.9mm) and heavier (243g vs. 215g), but it does have a larger battery (6,000mAh vs. 5,000mAh). It\u2019s down on performance (Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs. the Elite Gen 5 chipset). However, the camera setup is competitive enough \u2013 50MP 1\/1.28\u201d vs. 200MP 1\/1.3\u201d main, 50MP 3x\/71mm vs. 10MP 3x\/69mm telephoto and 50MP 122\u00b0 vs. 50MP 120\u00b0 ultra-wide. Both phones are slated for 7 OS updates (but note that the Galaxy launched with Android 17, while Motorola launched its foldable with Android 16).<\/p>\n


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There\u2019s also the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. However, the lack of big discounts makes it hard to recommend \u2013 as if the Tensor G6 alone wasn\u2019t enough to disqualify it from the running.<\/p>\n


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In contrast to the Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 actually improved its price \u2013 the base 12\/256GB model is \u20ac10 less than it was a couple of weeks ago and now a 12\/512GB variant is available too with a similar discount.<\/p>\n


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The vivo X500 Ultra is expected to launch in China in early 2027<\/a>. Whether it will be available globally and when is still being decided. So, for now we have the vivo X300 Ultra. It has a token discount of \u20ac100 (which isn\u2019t much, given its \u20ac2,000 MSRP) and it comes with a free 100W FlashCharge adapter. It\u2019s not much in terms of freebies, but this is one of the best camera phones of 2026 and it is equipped with a generous 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Check out our video review<\/a> for a closer look at the phone.<\/p>\n


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We\u2019re skipping over the Galaxy S26 series this week. The Galaxy S26 Ultra (12\/256GB) is available for \u20ac1,150<\/a>, but considering that this same model was \u20ac960 two weeks ago, we\u2019d advise you to wait. The Pixel 11 series, meanwhile, has more or less retained its prices from that time \u2013 for better or for worse.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is \u20ac1,280 for a 16\/512GB unit, which is just \u20ac10 more than it cost two weeks ago. Either way, the \u20ac250 discount doesn\u2019t look amazing compared to nearly \u20ac600 off on a cutting-edge foldable (the Z Fold8). The Pro XL is a larger version of the Pro, but it does have some advantages<\/a> like faster charging and better speakers.<\/p>\n


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The Google Pixel 11 Pro is available in both 12\/256GB and 16\/512GB configurations (note the different RAM capacities). These prices are within \u20ac20 of where they were two weeks ago. However, even with bad discounts, a Galaxy S26 (12\/512GB) is \u20ac870<\/a>. This model was \u20ac820 two weeks ago, so the price hike isn\u2019t nearly as bad as for the S26 Ultra, but you can still do better. And the 12\/256GB S26 configuration is out of stock.<\/p>\n


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\u20ac820 can buy you a vanilla Pixel 11, by the way. It\u2019s not as good as the Pixel 11 Pro<\/a>, but being \u20ac150 cheaper than the equivalent Pro model makes the Pixel 11 worthy of consideration. Or you could wait for the S26 to drop to \u20ac820 again.<\/p>\n


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Apple started accepting pre-orders<\/a> for the iPhone Duo on Friday. Pre-orders are live in Germany, as well as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US and Vietnam. Shipments will start next week (October 23). That is only for those who can afford the massive price tag, of course \u2013 the base 256GB model is \u20ac2,300, which is nearly \u20ac900 more than the current price of the Z Fold8 (the Duo is a wide foldable).<\/p>\n


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For context, here are the prices of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. They certainly aren\u2019t cheap either, but unless you\u2019re eager to try out Apple\u2019s first attempt at a foldable, the standard iPhone models may be the better pick.<\/p>\n


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