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TL;DR Samsung is now selling refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 units through its Certified Re-Newed program, but there’s a pricing problem.
While the certified refurbished models undercut official retail prices, the Certified Re-Newed base models cost more than their new counterparts.
Certified refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 variants are only cheaper than new models in higher storage configurations.
There are a handful of ways to save on a new Android flagship, including waiting for post-launch discounts, taking advantage of pre-order savings, and agreeing to carrier trade-in promotions. Usually, buying an Android phone in certified refurbished condition is a solid way to save on a flashy new device. These are usually devices opened and returned to a retailer, and they’re backed by the usual warranties and return policies.
Samsung is now offering “Certified Re-Newed” Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 models for purchase, but in a shocking twist, they won’t save you a dime compared to buying new. In fact, going with a certified refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7 will run you more than choosing a brand-new device. Samsung’s newsroom post announcing Certified Re-Newed availability for its latest foldables makes the deal sound enticing at first glance.
The refurbished Galaxy Z Fold 7 takes $300 off the usual sticker price, while the refurbished Galaxy Z Flip 7 costs $160 less than retail.
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However, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are both more than six months old, and that means post-launch discounts are everywhere. As first outlined by 9to5Google, current Galaxy foldable discounts position the new models cheaper than the certified refurbished ones. It ends up creating a puzzling lineup that gives discount shoppers little reason to pick a Certified Re-Newed foldable over a brand-new one.
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