The reservation period runs through Wednesday, July 10th, and even if you reserve a preorder, you are not obligated to buy the new phones if you change your mind. Those who do, however, will get a $50 credit to use on Samsung’s site or in the Shop Samsung app (as long as you buy it using the same email address as the one on the reservation).
Although it typically doesn’t take too long for Samsung to discount its new foldables and $50 may not be a huge discount on phones that typically range between $1,000 and $1,800, you might as well save what you can if you think you will opt for a preorder ahead of launch.
If the rumors, leaks, and the FCC are to be trusted, then it seems the yet-to-be-announced Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 will offer mostly incremental updates. The pricier Z Fold might be getting a more squared-off design that makes it look a little more boxy, but it’s likely to keep its tall remote-like posture, which unfolds for a small tablet experience. The Flip 6 may be getting a bigger battery, which I’m pretty sure is welcome in just about any device.
We’ll have to see if Samsung surprises us with any curveballs, especially since there’s been even more talk — and hype — about AI software features.