Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 pre-orders — top deals and offers in Australia

Galaxy Z Flip 8 held in hand
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Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and Australian pre‑orders are now open. The new model keeps the familiar 4.1‑inch cover screen and 6.9‑inch folding display, but both panels benefit from Samsung’s latest durability upgrades. The Galaxy Z Flip 8’s crease is noticeably reduced thanks to its updated hinge and the titanium‑alloy reinforcement beneath the display — the same structural upgrade introduced on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series.

The biggest practical change is under the hood: the Galaxy Z Flip 8 jumps to a 4300mAh battery, a substantial lift from last year’s 3700mAh pack that gives the clamshell far more staying power. Charging remains at 25W wired and 15W wireless, but the larger battery alone makes a meaningful difference for day‑to‑day use.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 hits Australian shelves on August 14, 2026, with prices starting at AU$1,949 and pre‑orders wrapping up at 11:59pm AEST on August 13. Retailers and telcos are already offering early‑bird perks like bonus store credit, higher trade‑in values, and discounted storage upgrades for those who secure their device before launch.

To save you the digging, we’ve rounded up every worthwhile Galaxy Z Flip 8 pre‑order offer below — and if you’re chasing extra savings, today’s Samsung discount codes are also well worth a look.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 offers

Samsung, Amazon Australia and Optus are offering the strongest value on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 during pre‑orders, with a mix of cashback, bonuses and sizeable plan discounts depending on how you prefer to buy.

If you’re grabbing the Galaxy Z Flip 8 outright, Samsung’s bundle of launch perks is the most flexible. You can stack an Eco‑Voucher worth AU$150 when you use the code UNFOLD2026 and pair the phone with other Samsung gear in the first 72 hours (dropping to AU$50 afterwards), plus AU$150 back when you check out with PayPal. Samsung is also offering AU$100 in bonus trade‑in credit for Flip buyers.

Amazon keeps things straightforward with a AU$300 Amazon digital gift card included with Galaxy Z Flip 8 pre‑orders, making it the simplest outright deal of the bunch.

For anyone looking for a telco plan to spreading the handset cost out into monthly instalments, Optus is the standout option. The carrier is taking AU$750 off the Galaxy Z Flip 8 on eligible repayment plans and pairing it with discounted SIM pricing for the first year. Vodafone’s trade-in offer is smaller but still worthwhile: AU$500 off the handset on a 24‑ or 36‑month plan, plus a AU$300 trade‑in bonus for eligible devices.

Below, you’ll find a full breakdown of every worthwhile Galaxy Z Flip 8 pre‑order offer available in Australia right now — from outright savings to carrier discounts and trade‑in bonuses — so you can lock in the best value before launch day.

Samsung: AU$150 off with code + AU$150 cashback with PayPal + bonus trade-in credit

Samsung: AU$150 off with code + AU$150 cashback with PayPal + bonus trade-in credit

If you buy straight from Samsung, you can layer a few discounts at checkout. You'll get up to AU$150 off with code UNFOLD2026 when you bundle the phone with a Samsung ecosystem device until July 25 (the code then drops down to AU$50 in value for the rest of the pre-order period), and an extra AU$150 back if you pay with PayPal. Additionally, you can get up to AU$100 in bonus trade-in credit.

Amazon: Get AU$300 Amazon store credit when you pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 8
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Amazon: Get AU$300 Amazon store credit when you pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 8

Amazon is keeping it simple for outright buyers: every pre-order of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes with AU$300 in Amazon store credit for free. If you trade in an old phone, you can also get an Amazon gift card valued at up to AU$800. This offer is available until 11:59pm AEST on August 13, 2026.

JB Hi-Fi: Get a AU$300 JB Hi-Fi gift card when you pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 8

JB Hi-Fi: Get a AU$300 JB Hi-Fi gift card when you pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 8

JB Hi-Fi offers an easy-to-use retail perk by including a AU$300 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card (digital or in-store) with all Z Flip 8 Ultra pre-orders. This makes JB Hi-Fi a decent option for outright buyers, though it's worth noting that Amazon's offer provides just as much value in terms of store credit. This offer is valid until 11:59pm AEST on August 13, 2026.

Optus: Get a AU$750 discount when you buy any Galaxy Z Flip 8 device and stay connected for 12, 24 or 36 months + AU$15p/m discount for the first 12 months on Choice Plus plans

Optus: Get a AU$750 discount when you buy any Galaxy Z Flip 8 device and stay connected for 12, 24 or 36 months + AU$15p/m discount for the first 12 months on Choice Plus plans

Optus offers a simplified, model-agnostic plan deal by slashing AU$750 off any model in the lineup (Z Fold 8 or Z Fold 8 Ultra) on a 12-, 24-, or 36-month repayment plan. To complement the device discount, Optus also takes AU$15p/m off Choice Plus SIM-only mobile plans for the first 12 months. This offer ends on August 12, 2026.

Vodafone: Save up to AU$500 when purchasing Galaxy Z Flip 8 on an eligible 24- or 36-month plan

Vodafone: Save up to AU$500 when purchasing Galaxy Z Flip 8 on an eligible 24- or 36-month plan

Vodafone knocks AU$500 off both capacities of Z Flip 8 on 24- or 36-month repayment contracts. Customers signing up can also claim a AU$300 bonus trade-in credit and gain access to deep wearable discounts, taking up to AU$200 off the Galaxy Watch 9 or AU$500 off the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 when bundled together. This offer ends August 13, 2026.

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Telstra: Save AU$500 when purchasing Galaxy Z Flip 8 on an eligible 24- or 36-month plan + AU$300 bonus trade-in credit

Telstra is knocking AU$500 off the Z Flip 8 if you put the phone on a 12-, 24- or 36-month plan. You can also get a AU$300 trade-in bonus on top of your old device's trade-in value. This offer ends August 13, 2026.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 price and specs

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Price

From AU$1,949

Release date

August 14

Main display

6.9-inch AMOLED (1080 x 2520, 1-120Hz)

Cover display

4.1-inch AMOLED (948 x 1048, 60Hz / 120Hz)

Chipset

Exynos 2600

RAM

12GB

Storage

256GB / 512GB

Rear Cameras

50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2)

Selfie Camera

10MP (f/2.2)

Charging

25W wired / 15W wireless

Battery

4,300 mAh

Dimensions

166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm (unfolded), 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1mm (folded)

Weight

180 grams

IP Rating

IP48

Colors

Pink, Graphite, Cream, Mint (online)

Stephen Lambrechts
Managing Editor, Tom's Guide AU

Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.