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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Deals: Save Up to $1,000 On the High-Tech Flip Phone

Slip Samsung’s latest foldable flip phone into your pocket at a discount with these Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals.

This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung’s most popular products.

While the Galaxy S23 series may be the newest Samsung phones on the market, they’re not the only ones worth getting excited about. There’s also the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which hit shelves last year, and is one of the latest models to feature Samsung’s unique and clever foldable design. And while it’s a bit pricey with a $1,000 starting price, there are tons of offers and deals out there that can help you get your hands on one for less. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best bargains available from both carriers and retailers, which includes no-strings-attached discounts on unlocked models, as well as deals that require a trade-in or new line of service.

The successor to 2021’s Galaxy Z Flip 3, the fourth-gen Z Flip retains the familiar vertical-folding design with a 1.9-inch cover screen on the outside and a 6.7-inch main display with 120Hz refresh rate. Notable upgrades this time around include a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, a larger 3,700-mAh battery and a smaller overall profile. Its main camera still has a 12-megapixel resolution, though the sensor has been improved for better low-light performance.

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We bestowed upon the Z Flip 3 the title of «the first foldable phone you may actually want to buy» and the Z Flip 4 improves on it in some key areas, replacing it on our list of the best Android phones for 2023. If you’re looking to get your hands on one of these clever foldables, there are a ton of Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals that you can shop right now.

If you prefer a larger foldable phone, check out our collection of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals or hit up our main guide to all the current phone deals available from other brands.

What colors does the Galaxy Z Flip 4 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is available in bora purple, pink gold, graphite and blue color options as standard. However, if you order via Samsung’s online store, you can make the most of its Bespoke Studio to create your own color combination with various front, back and frame color options.

How much does the Galaxy Z Flip 4 cost?

At its full retail price, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $1,000. That gets you the base spec 128GB variant. US pricing for each model is as follows:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (128GB): $1,000
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256GB): $1,060
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (512GB): $1,180

Be sure to check out all the Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals below for some ways to save on these retail prices.

Best Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals

There are a ton of offers available right now that are designed to entice you into the world of foldable phones. We’ve rounded up the best Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals from carriers and retailers below so you know where to find the biggest savings.

We will continue to update this page as new offers become available, so keep checking back if your carrier or preferred retailer is not listed below.

Samsung

Up to $660 off with trade-in

Head straight to the source and score hundreds off your Galaxy Z Flip 4 order when you trade in your old phone at Samsung. Unlike some other retailers and carriers, Samsung’s trade-in offers vary quite a bit depending on what device you have. High-end iPhones will score you the most credit, worth up to $660, while Google Pixel phones are worth up to $325. You can also trade in devices from other carriers like Motorola and OnePlus for a smaller discount, and you can still earn up to $250 in credit for cracked and damaged devices. Samsung accepts select tablets and smart watches for trade-in as well. You’ll also get a few other bonuses when you buy from Samsung, like three free months of Spotify Premium and four free months of YouTube Premium.

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Verizon

Up to $1,000 off with trade-in and new line

Verizon has some of the best Z Flip 4 deals of any carrier at the moment. New customers can save up to $1,000 with a trade-in and a new line of service, while existing customers who are eligible for an upgrade can save up to $800 with a trade-in. Those switching their existing number over from another carrier will also get a free $200 Verizon gift card.

Verizon is also offering some other bonuses with this purchase, including 50% off a pair of Galaxy Buds 2, $330 off a Galaxy Watch 5 and $670 off a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, though you’ll need a service plan for the new tablet as well.

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T-Mobile

Up to $800 off with new line

T-Mobile has quite a few deals on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 at the moment, but they vary a bit depending on which plan you have. You can save $800 if you’re adding a new line on a Magenta Max plan, or $400 if you’re on a different eligible service plan. And you can save up to $400 with the trade-in of a qualifying device from Samsung, Apple, Google and other brands.

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AT&T

Free with qualifying trade-in

AT&T has the best trade-in offer of any carrier at the moment as long as you have, or switch to, an eligible unlimited plan. You’ll get $1,000 in enhanced trade-in credit, scoring you the base model Z Flip 4 for free, as long as your device is valued at $35 or more. That even includes old or damaged devices, so you may be surprised at how much that scratched-up iPhone in your drawer is worth. AT&T is also offering 50% off any one Samsung accessory with the purchase so you can pick up a case or charger for less.

Just note that your trade-in credits are applied over a 36-month period, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is over, you’ll have to pay the remaining balance. Also be aware that credits begin within three bills and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price up front.

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Best Buy

Up to $1,000 off carrier models

While Best Buy isn’t offering any deals on unlocked Z Flip 4 models, it does have its own trade-in program where you can knock a few hundred off the price. However, Best Buy has partnered with major carriers, and there are some discounts available on those models. Verizon customers can save up to $1,000 with a qualifying trade-in and activation on an eligible service plan. And T-Mobile customers can save $800 with a new line on a Magenta Max plan — the same deal being offered directly from T-Mobile. It’s also worth noting that these same deals are also available for the Z Fold 4.

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Amazon

Up to $101 off

Amazon is one of the few retailers offering a straightforward discount on unlocked models of the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Right now you can save up to $101 on the base 128GB model, dropping it down to $899, with the 256GB model only available at full price. Amazon also has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $401.

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Tinder Users Must Start Logging In With Their Faces, Starting Nationwide

The social app now has new US requirements including face identification to help quell longstanding problems with catfishing and more.

US Tinder users will find a new feature when they open up the dating app starting Wednesday: A mandatory Face Check on their phones will be required before they can log into their profiles.

The Face Check step will begin with a new request to record a video of your face, a more casual version of setting up Apple’s Face ID login. Tinder will then run checks comparing your face data to your current profile pics and automatically create a small face badge for your profile. We already know how it works, because Tinder has already launched the feature in Canada and California before the full US rollout.

The technology, powered by FaceTec, will keep biometric data of the user’s face in encrypted form but discard the scanning video for privacy. Tinder will be able to use the face data to detect duplicate accounts, in an effort to cut down on fake profiles and identity theft.

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Tinder’s facial recognition rollout is also made to prevent catfishing, or people pretending to be someone else on Tinder to scam or blackmail them. But that also points to a deeper problem on the rise in dating apps — a growing number of bots, many controlled by AI, are designed to glean personal information or fool users into scammy subscriptions, among other problems.

Tinder’s working against these bots on several fronts, including this Face Check push as well as ID Check, which requires a government-issued ID and other types of photo verification.

The dating app also recently released a feature in June to enable double-dating with your friends, which Tinder reports is especially popular with Gen Z users. If you’re worried about the latest hazards on Tinder, we have guide to safety practices.

A representative for Tinder did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 23

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 23.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Like some weather, memories and I.P.A.s
Answer: HAZY

5A clue: Statement that’s self-evidently true
Answer: AXIOM

7A clue: Civic automaker
Answer: HONDA

8A clue: What fear leads to, as Yoda told a young Anakin
Answer: ANGER

9A clue: Foxlike
Answer: SLY

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Verbal «lol»
Answer: HAHA

2D clue: Brain signal transmitter
Answer: AXON

3D clue: Hits with a witty comeback
Answer: ZINGS

4D clue: Sing at the top of a mountain, maybe
Answer: YODEL

6D clue: Name of the famous «Queen of Scots»
Answer: MARY

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 23 #599

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 23, No. 599.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be Halloween-themed, as the answers are all rather dangerous. Some of them are a bit tough to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Please don’t eat me!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Remember Mr. Yuk?

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

POND, NOON, NODE, BALE, SOCK, LOVE, LOCK, MOCK, LEER, REEL, GLOVE, DAIS, LEAN, LEAD, REEL

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers: