Samsung has unveiled another gem in its foldable series with the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, as part of their latest Unpacked Event. While the flagship devices may steal the spotlight, this model stands out for its competitive pricing in the foldable segment, making it accessible for more users. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 boasts an updated processor and improved performance but comes with a price tag of €1,299—€100 more than its predecessor, the Z Flip 7. Fortunately, a compelling offer from the provider Freenet makes it possible to get the new Galaxy cheaper than the outgoing model.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 with Telekom Flat
Freenet presents a fantastic opportunity: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 can be acquired in combination with a Telekom Flat for a one-time fee of €99.99. This plan includes 100 GB of 5G data volume, priced at €24.99 per month without any hardware. When combined with the smartphone, the monthly cost rises to €54.99, accompanied by a connection fee of €39.99 instead of the usual €29.99. While this may sound steep, it is actually an impressive deal.
Almost 45 Percent Discount
Over the span of a 24-month contract, the total additional costs amount to €730. When factoring in the initial payment of €99.99, the effective cost of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 turns out to be €829.99. The cherry on top? During the pre-order phase, customers receive the device with double the storage—512 GB instead of the standard 256 GB—without any extra charge. Typically, this version retails for €1,499, yielding a remarkable effective price reduction of nearly 45%. In comparison, the cheapest price for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with 512 GB currently exceeds €900.
Great Deal with Strong Plan
The smartphone itself is a bargain, but how does the plan hold up? It operates on the high-quality Telekom network, delivering data rates of up to 100 Mbit/s. While this pales in comparison to the full potential of 5G speeds offered by the provider, it remains significantly faster than most lower-priced 5G options. In practice, users will likely not notice the difference from the theoretically possible 300 Mbit/s, as even 50 Mbit/s is generally sufficient for regular smartphone use.
The plan also provides a buffer for data usage, featuring a reserve of 150 GB of data volume available to users during the minimum contract period. This can be tapped into when the regular allocation runs out. Given that the standard 100 GB should be more than ample for heavy users, this reserve serves as a nice additional feature.
A Small Caveat at the End
No deal is without its shortcomings, and this Freenet offer is no exception. As is typical with this provider, the base fee remains quite high even after the minimum contract term expires. While it drops to €44.99 after the 25th month, considering that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be fully paid off by then, this remains too steep. Better offers will be available at that price point, urging users to consider terminating the contract after two years.
