Samsung launches a new, cheaper way to get a Galaxy foldable

If you’ve been eyeing a Galaxy foldable phone but balked at the price, Samsung has some good news. For the first time, the company is bringing its foldable devices to its Certified Re-Newed program, offering a cheaper way to get your hands on a Galaxy Z series phone.

As the press release outlines, Certified Re-Newed versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are now available exclusively on Samsung’s website. This opens up the world of Galaxy foldables to a lot more people who might have found the original price tags a bit too much to swallow.

So what kind of deals are we talking about? The original Galaxy Z Fold 5 launched with a starting price of $1,799, but the refurbished model now kicks off at $1,169 for the 256GB version. The Galaxy Z Flip 5, which originally retailed for $999, is now available from just $649 for the same storage capacity. Those are pretty significant savings.

You might harbor fears that refurbished devices will be covered in scratches with a flickering screen, but Samsung says these phones deliver a “like-new” experience. They’re serviced by Samsung specialists using “100% genuine parts,” and even come with a brand-new battery. To address any lingering doubts, the devices are backed by Samsung’s one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

The two foldables might be a couple of generations back now, but they were well-regarded when they first launched. When we reviewed them at the time, we were big fans of the Z Fold 5’s flat-folding hinge and powerful performance. We also heaped praise on the Z Flip 5 for its improved Flex Window and solid build quality.