Samsung's latest Galaxy Z foldables and smartwatches are now up for pre-order, offering a range of exciting features and upgrades. The company has unveiled the new Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8, along with the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2. These devices bring a host of improvements and innovations to the table, but it's the discounts on other phones that might be the real draw for consumers.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are book-style foldables with a 4:3 ratio inner display and a wide design. They are available for pre-order with deliveries starting August 3, but no discounts are currently available. The Galaxy Z Flip8, on the other hand, looks identical to the Z Flip7 but offers a newer chip and improved software.
Samsung's new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch9 in 40mm and 44mm sizes, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in 47mm, are also powered by the Snapdragon SW6100 Wear chipset and feature a Sapphire Crystal glass on the front. They come with larger batteries and run Wear OS 7-based One UI Watch 9. These smartwatches are also available for pre-order with deliveries set to begin on August 3, and users can get £30 off if they bundle the smartwatches with the Galaxy Buds4 or Buds4 Pro TWS.
Apart from Samsung devices, the Google Pixel 10a is available at a discount online. The affordable Pixel is up to £150 off from its retail price. It comes with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display, Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, and a dual-rear camera setup with a 48MP main sensor. The phone also packs a 5,100mAh battery and supports wireless charging.
Xiaomi also has a couple of its phones on discount. The flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra is £200 off its market price, offering a 6.9-inch display and a triple-rear camera setup with a 50MP 1-inch type main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and packs a 6,000mAh battery.
Meanwhile, on the lower-end, the 512GB variant of the Poco X8 Pro Max is available with a £90 discount. It gets a 6.83-inch AMOLED display and is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. The device houses a large 8,500mAh battery and features a dual-rear camera setup.
In my opinion, the discounts on these phones are a significant draw for consumers, especially those looking for affordable options. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, with their innovative form-factor and powerful specifications, are sure to be popular choices. However, the Google Pixel 10a and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, with their competitive pricing and impressive features, could also be strong contenders in the market.
What makes this particularly fascinating is the variety of options available to consumers. The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2, with their improved features and larger batteries, are a testament to Samsung's commitment to innovation in the smartwatch space. The discounts on other phones further enhance the value proposition, making it an exciting time for tech enthusiasts and consumers alike.
