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Galaxy Fold 8 delivery times delayed at Samsung, Best Buy and Amazon still shipping pre-order deals by Monday (or sooner)
The Galaxy Z Fold 8's delivery timeline has faced setbacks, with Samsung pushing shipments to mid-September for many configurations. However, both Best Buy and Amazon are set to ship pre-orders by Monday, offering discounts of up to $1,230 for trade-ins and promotional incentives alongside. Retailers aim to capitalize on the ongoing consumer interest due to significant discounts available until the end of the pre-order period.
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Published 5 Aug 2026, 16:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Samsung's delivery of Galaxy Z Fold 8 delayed into September
- Best Buy and Amazon ship pre-orders by Monday or sooner
- Pre-order discounts up to $1,230 with trade-in offers
- Exclusive colors like Pistachio only shipping later
- Bundle offers with Galaxy Watch 9 available
Interesting facts
- Samsung's trade-in credit is one of the largest in recent promotions.
- Best Buy and Amazon's shipping times remain competitive despite Samsung's delays.
- Discounts on companion devices like Galaxy Watch enhance attractiveness of the offer.