The best Aussie Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals worth $1,300+

Samsung's unleashed the newest Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in Australia, with some stunning pre-order deals available from the major telcos and more.

I won't faff about (just yet). Let's jump straight into some of the best pre-order deals we've seen floating around before anything else.

The pre-order deals will last until 30 July before the phones officially go on sale the following day.

You can read all about Samsung Unpacked 2024 and everything that was announced in our roundup, including first impressions of the foldables.

But price matters so here's a quick look at how much the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 cost this year.

Spoiler alert: They're about $150 to $250 more expensive depending on the model.

Since the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 come with a premium price tag, getting them on a phone plan from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone could ease the load a little bit.

Choose your favourite telco and get into the nitty-gritty.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip plans & pre-order deals from Optus

We've already run through Optus's pre-order deals but to recap, you'll get a straight-up $250 discount. You'll need to stay connected for 12-, 24-, or 36 months.

On top, Optus is giving away two bonus gifts, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. It's a pretty handy offer if you're keen to get the full Samsung ecosystem experience.

You'll need to pair your Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 with a SIM only plan from Optus. The cheapest one costs $52 for 50GB.

Based on this, your starting costs will look like:

• Galaxy Z Fold 6: $119.80 a month over 36 months
• Galaxy Z Flip 6: $93.41 a month over 36 months

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip plans & pre-order deals from Vodafone

As per previous phone launches, Vodafone's banking on bonus trade-in credit to attract Aussies.

You can get between $500 to $700 bonus trade-in credit when you stay connected for 24 or 36 months plus a $200 discount and complimentary access to Samsung Care+ for a year.

The cheapest SIM only plan from Vodafone to pair with your foldable costs $49 a month for 50GB.

• Galaxy Z Fold 6: $121.40 a month over 36 months
• Galaxy Z Flip 6: $95 a month over 36 months

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip plans & pre-order deals from Telstra

Telstra's mixing things up as you'll get both a $400 bonus trade-in credit and a bonus Galaxy Tab 9 FE.

You can purchase either of the foldables outright if you're an existing Telstra customer. Or, you can sign up to a 12-, 24-, or 36-month repayment period.

The cheapest SIM only plan from Telstra costs $62 a month for 50GB.

Based on this, your starting costs will look like:

• Galaxy Z Fold 6: $138.30 a month over 36 months
• Galaxy Z Flip 6: $111.97 a month over 36 months

Keep in mind though Telstra' hiking its mobile prices and the SIM only plan we've mentioned will cost $65 a month from 27 August.

So, whose offering the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 deal then?

This question is a lot more interesting on the telco front because you're getting more than just store credit and you don't have to pay upfront.

The best thing to do is see which of the bonus offers call out to you the most and stack their value against the repayment costs.

For example, some people might want the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Watch 6, while others might find more value in the Galaxy Tab 9 FE and bonus credit.

And lastly, you'll want to go with the telco that offers the best network coverage for where you're based.

Here's another roundup of the specs and features of the foldables if you're still debating with yourself: