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CNET
7 days ago
- Business
- CNET
We Love the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and It's Down to an All-Time Low of $776 at Amazon
Summer is in full swing and a major sales event just ended, but that doesn't mean the internet is completely devoid of deals. We've spotted the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 at at Amazon for just $776 for a 512GB configuration -- an all-time low for this phone if you choose it in graphite. This phone is currently out of stock at Samsung itself, as they're now promoting the Flip 6 and their latest, the Flip 7. Though the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a previous release, it's still one of our picks for the best foldable phones you can buy today, and the current discount saves you a massive $324 on its list price. It's worth taking advantage of this offer if you need a new phone and want to avoid potential price increases due to tariffs. During our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review, CNET phone expert Lisa Eadicicco found that the "big cover screen is fun to use" and it has a "solid battery life." One of the few cons noted was how expensive the phone is, however, this discount makes it much more palatable. If you're okay with an open-box phone instead of one that's completely new, select Best Buy stores are also offering the Flip 5 for as low as $560 (256GB) or $594 for the 512GB configuration. Keep in mind that open-box phones from Best Buy might have minor signs of wear and tear, as these phones were on display. Some of these imperfections might include scratches, lack of nonessential parts and may not include original packaging. Best Buy restores all of its open-box phones to factory settings, and all software and functions work properly. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Keep in mind that although Best Buy has steeper discounts, Amazon's trade-in program knocks off up to $725, which could result in larger savings overall. Not keen on this deal? Here's our guide on the best phones to buy in 2025 ranging from Apple to Samsung, Google and more. Why this deal matters The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still a fantastic phone if you're open to getting a previously released model. Though it's getting harder to find these, both Amazon and Best Buy are offering major discounts on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. On top of their discounts, both retailers offer trade-in benefits that could help you save even more on their current record-low offers.
CNET
14-07-2025
- CNET
Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Z Fold 6: Slimmer Body, Bigger Screens and Slightly Higher Price
At Samsung Unpacked in July, the phonemaker introduced its most advanced foldable yet: the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It supersedes last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 with upgrades big and small (or rather, big and thin), but how exactly do they compare? Here's the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs comparison. Samsung has been releasing foldable phones for over half a decade now since the initial Galaxy Fold (no "Z" back then) launched in 2019, and the company has gotten pretty good at the newer smartphone format. Gone are the days of display and hinge durability issues; now, Samsung's foldable phones are as reliable as their flat counterparts… though at $2,000, the Z Fold series' prices are still high enough to put them out of reach of all but deep-pocketed enthusiasts. The Z Fold 7 packs the latest Samsung upgrades and some design innovations, while the Z Fold 6 is still a powerful and capable device, leaving either a great choice for those who can afford them -- just note the $100 difference in list price, as all those upgrades have led the Z Fold 7 to start at $2,000 while the Z Fold 6 starts at $1,900. Here's how both foldable phones compare. The Galaxy Z Fold 6. Lisa Eadicicco/CNET Design and display Both the Z Fold 7 and Z Fold 6 follow the same broad design: a book-style foldable that has an outer screen to function more or less like a flat smartphone when folded closed. It can be unfolded to reveal its wider, more tablet-like inner display, providing more screen real estate for tasks, games and watching media. The Z Fold 7, however, takes the Z Fold 6's design and slims down its thickness so it takes up even less space in pockets or bags. The Z Fold 7 is 8.9mm when folded up, down from 12.1mm thick in the folded-up Z Fold 6. Likewise, when unfolded, the Z Fold 7 is only 4.2mm thick, down from the 5.6mm in the Z Fold 6. That's even thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge's 5.8mm thickness, which commands an $1,100 price because of its own deliberately thin and light design. Galaxy Z Fold 7. Numi Prasarn/CNET While users may not see how much thinner the Z Fold 7 is unless they put it side by side with another phone, there are areas where it's noticeably trimmed down -- there's hardly any bezel left around the top and bottom of the USB-C port. The new foldable comes in at 215 grams, which is about the weight of most flatphones, and lighter than the Z Fold 6's 239 grams. Both foldables are IP48 rated for dust and water resistance, meaning while they may survive being dunked in water for at least 30 minutes (the "8" in that rating), they won't protect against molecules smaller than 1mm (the "4" in that rating, lower than the "6" in most phones' IP68 rating) -- so keep either foldable away from dust and sand. Read more: I Held the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's So Thin I Almost Forgot It's a Foldable The Z Fold 7 is overall slightly taller and wider than its predecessor, which results in bigger screens. The new foldable has a 6.5-inch AMOLED Full HD Plus (2,520x1,080 pixels) cover display, up from the 6.3-inch AMOLED Full HD Plus (2,376x968 pixels) cover display on the Z Fold 6. Both models have 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rates. Similarly, the Z Fold 7 has a larger 8-inch AMOLED tablet-like (2,184x1,968 pixels) inner display compared to the Z Fold 6's 7.6-inch AMOLED tablet-like (2,160x1,856 pixels) inner display. Both also have 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rates. The Galaxy Z Fold 6's camera block. Lisa Eadiccico/CNET Cameras The Z Fold 7's camera array is mostly unchanged from last year's model, with one glaring exception: the 200-megapixel main camera, which it inherits from the Galaxy S25 Ultra that launched in January (and also made it to the Galaxy S25 Edge that arrived in May). While we haven't had much time to try it out, the Z Fold 7's main camera should take sharper photos than the 50-megapixel one on last year's Z Fold 6. On paper, the Z Fold 7's remaining cameras seem otherwise identical to their counterparts on the Z Fold 6: a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto and a 10-megapixel front-facing camera on the cover screen. The 10-megapixel camera on its internal display is now inside of a display cutout, moving away from the under-display camera that prior Fold phones used. Both foldables shoot video in 8K at 30 frames per second. Galaxy Z Fold 7. Numi Prasarn/CNET Specs and battery It's not surprising that the Z Fold 7 gets a boost in specs over last year's Z Fold 6. The most notable is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Z Fold 7, which is more powerful and efficient than the Z Fold 6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Z Fold 7 has the same internal storage options as its predecessor: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. But whereas the Z Fold 6 only offered 12GB of RAM for all three of those storage options, the new foldable kicks it up a notch by offering 16GB of RAM for its largest storage (the 256GB and 512GB are again paired with 12GB of RAM). The Z Fold 7 has the same 4,400mAh battery capacity as last year's Z Fold 6. But until we test out the new foldable, we won't know whether its particular setup will result in more or less battery life -- the slightly larger displays on the Z Fold 7 would suggest it would drain its battery faster, and prior testing with Snapdragon 8 Elite phones found they drained more power. Connectivity-wise, the Z Fold 7 has the edge with its Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support, which are newer and more advanced than the Z Fold 6's Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support. But there's still one area where the Z Fold 7 remains painfully behind the times: charging. The foldable still has 25-watt maximum charging, which is pretty dismal and borderline embarrassing in 2025 for a phone of this price -- even the flawed OnePlus Open that launched in 2023 had faster 67-watt charging, which filled that foldable from dead to 76% in half an hour. As a point of comparison, last year's Z Fold 6 (also 25 watts) recharged just over 40% in 30 minutes. Both phones also have Qi wireless charging. Samsung is selling magnetic cases for the Fold 7 that add compatibility with Qi2 wireless chargers and other magnetic accessories. Galaxy Z Fold 6. Lisa Eadiccico/CNET Software, support and AI The Galaxy Z Fold 7 launches with Samsung's One UI 8 and Android 16 out of the box, which is an improvement over the Z Fold 6 arriving with Android 14. Yes, despite being a year apart, Samsung's biggest foldable will arrive with the newest version of Google's mobile operating system, which the software giant surprise-dropped back in June months ahead of its usual release window. While this is obviously a big win for the new foldable to not have to wait weeks or months for Android 16, it's also a longevity upgrade: Samsung is once again promising seven years of software and security updates for the Z Fold 7, which means it should get annual upgrades until 2032. But while the Z Fold 6 has the same number of upgrades, one of those was Android 15 that came out later in its launch year -- meaning it should only get upgrades until 2030. Both folding phones get the full suite of Samsung's Galaxy AI features as well as Gemini access. From Google's Circle To Search to erasing objects in photos, there's a range of little tools and tricks. But because the Z Fold 7 gets more years of Android updates (and has a newer processor), it could get more Galaxy AI features in the future. Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Cover display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520x1,080p, 1-120Hz refresh rate 6.3-inch AMOLED; 2,376x968 pixels; 1-120Hz variable refresh rate Internal display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184x1,968p, 1-120Hz refresh rate 7.6-inch AMOLED; 2,160x1,856 pixels;1-120Hz variable refresh rate Pixel density Cover: 422 ppi; Internal display: 368ppi Cover: 410 ppi; Internal: 374 ppi Dimensions (inches) Open: 5.63 x 6.24 x 0.17 inches; Closed: 2.87 x 6.24 x 0.35 inches Open: 6.04x5.21 x0.22 in; Closed: 6.04x2.68x0.48 in Dimensions (millimeters) Open: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm; Closed: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm Open: 153.5x132.5x5.6mm; Closed: 153.5x68.1x12.1mm Weight (grams, ounces) 215g (7.58 oz.) 239g (8.43 oz) Mobile software Android 16 Android 14 Cameras 200-megapixel (main), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto), 10-megapixel (cover screen, selfie) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) Internal screen camera 10-megapixel 4-megapixel (inner screen under-display); 10-megapixel (cover screen) Video capture 8K at 30fps 8K Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 RAM/storage 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB 12GB + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Expandable storage No None Battery 4,400 mAh 4,400 mAh Fingerprint sensor Yes Side Connector USB-C USB-C Headphone jack No None Special features One UI 8, 25W wired charging speed, Qi wireless charging, 2,600-nit peak brightness, Galaxy AI, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP48 water resistance IP48 rating, 25W wired charging, wireless charging + powershare, 3x optical zoom (up to 10x digital and 30x Space Zoom with AI Super Resolution tech) US price starts at $2,000 (256GB) $1,900 (256GB) UK price starts at £1,799 (256GB) £1,799 (256GB) Australia price starts at AU$2,899 (256GB) AU$2,749 (256GB)
CNET
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
This Prime Day The Pixel 9 Pro Fold Is $415 Off, a New Record Low
Google figured out foldable phones last year with the Pixel 9 Pro. Foldable phones are more than a fad, though the downside to these novel handsets is usually the price. Holidays and events like Amazon Prime Day can help you nab one of the more interesting Android options at a huge discount. Right now, you can save yourself $415 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which usually retails for $1,799. This is the lowest price the phone has been on sale for since its release, so it's definitely worth paying attention to. Best Buy is also running a sale, though it's $15 cheaper on Amazon. In our review of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, mobile expert Lisa Eadicicco stated that the device is "more polished and practical" in terms of design than its predecessor, feeling like "a big leap" forward. As well as the improved physical form, she praised its larger screens and the substantial seven-year software update commitment Google has made for this model. One major issue was the price, but a $415 Prime Day discount goes a long way toward addressing that. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The price reduction here makes this one of the best Google Pixel deals around for anyone not looking to trade an old phone in or get a new line. It's a very solid discount. Why this deal matters Google's foldable phone is the most expensive in the lineup, meaning tech fans have to pay a premium to get one. With this deal, the price is cut substantially, matching the all-time low we saw for the device during the pre-holiday shopping season. It's the most affordable way to get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold right now without a carrier contract.
CNET
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Our Favorite Android Smart Watch (Google Pixel 3) Is the Cheapest We've Seen It All Year
Amazon Prime Day deals are in full swing. So, if you have been eyeing a new smartwatch to monitor your health and fitness stats and goals, now is a great time to find one on sale. It just so happens that our favorite Android smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is at the lowest price we have seen all year. Right now, you can score the 41mm watch for $112 off, coming down to $237. The 45mm watch is $115 off, and you can grab that for $285. The Google Pixel Watch 3 is our top choice Android smartwatch because of its attractive design, large screen and speedy charging. It also no longer requires a Fitbit Premium membership to access your readiness score. And it has plenty of tools that are great for runners. It's important to keep in mind, although the watch comes with Google Assistant, it does not include Gemini, Google's AI. Lisa Eadicicco, former tech senior editor, said in her review, "The Pixel Watch 3's upgrades are enough to keep it as my top pick for a general purpose Android smartwatch. If you're anything like me and consider yourself a casual runner in need of a general-purpose Android watch that's sleek and comfortable, the Pixel Watch 3 won't disappoint." For the 41mm model, only the black, silver and rose quartz colors are down to $237. The champagne gold is $249. But for the 45mm model, the champagne gold and black colors are reduced to $285. The silver is $300 and the rose quartz color is not available. Be sure to double-check the price before purchasing. If this isn't the Pixel watch for you, take a look at our full roundup on the best Pixel watch deals going on right now. Best July Prime Day Deals 2025 CNET's team of shopping experts have explored thousands of deals on everything from TVs and outdoor furniture to phone accessories and everyday essentials so you can shop the best Prime Day deals in one place. See Now Why this deal matters Google Watches don't go on sale often, and especially not the newest model in the Google Watch lineup, the Google Pixel Watch 3. And not to mention, these prices are the lowest we have seen. Both sizes are on sale right now and for almost every color. The last time we saw this watch go on sale was during the Black Friday sale event. Back then the 41mm model was down to $270 and the 45mm was reduced to $330.
CNN
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Nintendo Switch 2 sales set a record in four days
Nintendo announced Wednesday that it sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles, marking a new record for the company. The Japanese company said that it's the 'highest global sales level' for any Nintendo device within the first four days of release and perhaps puts Nintendo in good shape to meet its goal of selling 15 million Switch 2 devices by the end of next March. 'We are thankful for their response and happy to see the fun they are already having with Nintendo Switch 2 as they explore new features and games that bring friends and family together in new ways,' said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America president and chief operating officer in a press release. Excitement has swirled over the $450 device because it's Nintendo's first major console launch since the original Switch arrived about eight years ago. The original Switch ended up selling 152 million units since its 2017 release. Nintendo released the Switch 2 on June 5, with hardcore gamers lining up for hours for the gaming console and Best Buy stores extending hours to meet demand. Nintendo has made significant upgrades to the Switch 2 hardware to justify the hefty price increase, including a larger screen, upgraded versions of the Joy-Con controllers and new social features. It also has several new features, including a Game Chat function that lets gamers communicate with other players by tapping a button on the console. CNN's Lisa Eadicicco contributed to this report.
