Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 have a big catch

There are a number of ways to save on new Android flagships, including waiting for discounts after launch, taking advantage of pre-order savings, and agreeing to carrier trade-in promotions. Typically, buying an Android phone in certified refurbished condition is a solid way to save on an attractive new device. These are typically devices that have been opened and returned to the retailer, and are supported by normal warranty and return policies.

Samsung is now offering “Certified Re-Nude” Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 models for purchase, but in a shocking twist, they won’t save you a penny compared to buying new. In fact, going with a certified refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7 will cost you more trouble than choosing a brand new device. Samsung’s newsroom post announcement of certified renewal availability This deal for its latest foldables looks attractive at first glance.

The refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs $300 less than the usual sticker price, while the refurbished Galaxy Z Flip 7 costs $160 less than the retail price.

However, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are both over six months old, and that means post-launch discounts are everywhere. as stated before 9to5GoogleCurrent Galaxy Fold discounts make new models cheaper than certified refurbished models. This ultimately creates a tricky lineup that gives discount buyers little reason to choose a certified re-owned foldable over a brand-new foldable.

The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 with 256GB of storage is priced at $1,599.99 on Samsung’s online store, which is $400 less than the usual retail price. If you recall, the Certified Refurbished 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 model shaves just $300 off the sticker price, meaning you’ll be paying $100 more for the privilege of going with the Samsung Certified Refurbished program. The base-model Galaxy Z Flip 7 with 256GB of storage is currently discounted to $899.99, while the refurbished version costs $939.

The deal starts to make a little more sense if you need more storage capacity. The refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 is priced at $1,879, and that’s down from the current new price of $2,099.99 and official MSRP of $2,499.99.

Still, when you can get a brand new Galaxy foldable with its original packaging for cheaper than a refurbished model, does it make sense to opt for a certified refurbished device instead?