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Discover Samsung deal of the day: Get the larger-than-life Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for up to $1,370 off

By Brittany Vincent

Edited By Fox Van Allen

September 12, 2023 / 11:05 AM EDT / Essentials

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When it comes to smartphones, bigger is better. When you can have it all, why not indulge a bit? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is an excellent folding phone that's not at all shy about what it brings to the table. With a massive 7.6-inch touchscreen display, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and the ability to use two apps at once, it's one of the best folding smartphones you'll find. And Samsung has a special offer on the phone during the Discover Samsung Fall Sale event, happening now.

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You can save up to $1,370 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 with today's Discover Samsung smartphone deal of the day. The phone is normally priced at $1,800 for the 256 GB model, but today you can score a free upgrade to the 512 GB size (a $120 value). Plus, Samsung is offering enhanced trade-in credits right now, with the ability to save an extra $1,200 when you trade in an eligible device. That means you can get a 512 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for as low as $600 during the Discover Samsung Fall Sale event.

Keep reading to learn about the top-rated smartphone or shop this deal below now before it's gone.

Starting at $600 with trade-in

Save up to $1,370 on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 folding phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Product) — Samsung

Outside Display Size: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display HD+ | Inside Display Size: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x Infinity Flex Display | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | RAM: 12GB | Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Battery: 4,400mAh | Dimensions: 6.24 x 5.06 x 0.26 inches (open), 6.24 x 2.66 x 0.52 inches (closed) | Weight: 8.9 ounces | Charging Options: Wired or wireless | Stylus: S Pen included | Front Camera: 10MP (cover screen), 4MP (under display, main screen) | Rear Cameras: 50MP (wide), 12MP (ultra-wide), 10MP Tele 2x optical zoom (30x space zoom)

You might mistake the closed version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for your average, everyday smartphone. That's before it opens up to reveal a large, crisp 7.6-inch touchscreen display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It's like opening a narrow paperback up to its full size horizontally -- except with this smartphone, you can run your favorite apps and games as well as multitask with the greatest of ease.

It also comes with an S Pen stylus, which lets you write, draw, or navigate through the phone. It's a great addition given that the screen is large enough to make creating art or writing notes on the go a breeze. There's plenty of real estate to work with.

When unfolded, the phone's 6.2-inch touchscreen is still just as great -- if you prefer using it like a regular smartphone. You can use it just like you would any other device. It's just that a whole world of possibilities opens up when you've got it unfolded. And at its current discount, we can't rightly think of a good reason not to splurge on it if you're looking for a folding phone.

What we like about the Galaxy Z Fold 5:

It has a great-looking outside 6.2-inch AMOLED display and inside 7.6-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adjustable refresh rate.
It connects to other Samsung devices, like the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds.
The S Pen adds more functionality like writing, drawing, or navigating through your phone.

Starting at $600 with trade-in