Too good to be true! This early Prime Day deal shaves $600 off the Galaxy Z Flip 6

Galaxy Z Flip 6 folded in half with deal badge nearby.
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As much as the iPhone Air wants to prove that thin phones are the next big trend in the phone space, I would have to remind you that the best foldable phones still carry that title. And for a limited time, an early Prime Day deal makes the cost of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 half the cost of the iPhone Air.

That’s big news, because for $599, you can snag an unlocked version of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 that’s ready to work with just about any wireless carrier. What makes it even a better deal is that this phone comes with a whopping 512GB of storage, which is still way cheaper than paying the $1,199 cost for the equivalent iPhone Air.

Here’s all the reasons why I think this Galaxy Z Flip 6 deal is a better buy than the iPhone Air.

Samsung  Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: was $1,219 now $599 at Woot!

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an outstanding upgrade over the prior Galaxy Z Flip 5. You get a durable design that can take the average wear and tear of daily life, improved performance and all the new Galaxy AI features that Samsung has introduced. Overall, it's a great flip phone that has all the features you would expect from Samsung.

Even though Samsung has subsequently released the Galaxy Z Flip 7, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 still has a lot going for it. For starters, this flip-style phone is still pretty thin at 6.9mm — which is actually not too bad compared to the 5.6mm size of the iPhone Air. But what makes the Galaxy Z Flip 6 better is that it folds in half to make it much more compact.

I also like how Samsung's foldable flip phone can be adjusted in different ways to activate different modes. For example, I can angle the Z Flip 6 so I can watch a video hands-free using the top position of the screen — or perhaps put it into tent mode to record videos of myself using its 3.4-inch outer screen. There’s no way I can do any of this with the iPhone Air.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 taking a selfie.

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Secondly, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 features a dual-camera setup that consists of a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide. The iPhone Air only has a single rear camera, which limited its utility in this case because of the lack of an ultrawide.

Plus, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has way more (and better) shooting modes that I like to use with my workflow — like manual modes for photos and videos.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 external screen.

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Speaking of utility, there’s also no comparing the software experience between the two. Even though the iOS 26 software on the iPhone brings a much-needed redesign to the interface with its Liquid Glass design, the iPhone Air lacks new AI features to compete against its rivals. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 runs One UI 7, but more importantly, offers way better AI features than the iPhone Air because of Galaxy AI. I put Samsung’s Generative Edit feature to the test against Apple’s Clean Up feature, and the winner was convincingly Samsung.

Seriously, this Galaxy Z Flip 6 deal is incredible because for almost half the cost of the iPhone Air, you’re getting a flip style phone with more cameras, more AI features, and more storage. What more could you ask for?

John Velasco
Senior Channel Editor for Phones

John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.

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