Samsung’s foldables just got a little less wallet-destroying. Starting today, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 are available through Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program — the first time the company’s bendy devices have made the cut. These aren’t random refurb jobs from a third-party warehouse, either. They’re serviced by Samsung technicians, fitted with 100% genuine Samsung parts, given a fresh battery, and covered by a one-year manufacturer’s warranty (Source: Samsung).
The coolest phones, now within financial reach
In essentially perfect condition, to boot
If you’ve been following foldables since the Galaxy Fold’s creaky debut in 2019, you know the biggest obstacle hasn’t actually been hinge reliability or screen durability. It’s been price. At launch, the Fold 5 started at $1,800. That’s not “maybe I’ll try it” money. It’s “this is my main computing device for the next three years” money, and for most buyers, that’s a hard sell for a form factor still finding its footing.
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The new Certified Re-Newed pricing isn’t bargain-bin cheap, but it’s finally within striking distance of normal flagship phones. The Fold 5 starts at $1,169 for the 256GB model, while the Flip 5 kicks off at $649 for the same storage. That’s Pixel 9 Pro territory on the high end and iPhone 15 pricing on the low end — suddenly, trying out a foldable doesn’t mean rearranging your monthly budget.
Furthermore, buying a two-year-old foldable might normally be cause for concern. After all, the few-but-sensitive moving parts in the hinge and folding screen don’t necessarily last forever. But, coming straight from the manufacturer’s hands, with an in-house warranty and the expertise of its own professionals, the Re-Newed program could help buyers get past that sticking point.
There are a few reasons why this move could finally push foldables toward the mainstream:
- Lower entry point without compromises: You’re still getting the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, the same foldable display tech, and a brand-new battery — not something that’s already had 400 charge cycles.
- Genuine parts and Samsung service: Many “refurbished” devices elsewhere are a mix-and-match of replacement parts. Here, everything is straight from Samsung’s supply chain.
- Warranty safety net: A one-year manufacturer’s warranty puts it on par with buying new. That matters with complex hinge mechanisms and flexible OLED screens.
For foldable skeptics, the barrier has always been, “I’d try one if they weren’t so expensive.” This is Samsung’s first meaningful response to that complaint. And while these prices still won’t compete with the $300 mid-range crowd, they make foldables an option for high-end phone shoppers who might otherwise buy a slab.
Whether the move sparks a wave of first-time foldable buyers remains to be seen, but Samsung just removed the single biggest reason not to try one. If you’ve been foldable-curious, this is the most affordable and safest way to jump in yet.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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8GB LPDDR5X
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256GB or 512GB
- Battery
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3,700mAh
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USB-C
- Operating System
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Android 13 (OneUI 5.1.1)
Samsung’s 2023 flip-style foldable is now available Re-Newed with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
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- Brand
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Samsung
- SoC
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM
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12GB
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256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
- Battery
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4,400mAh
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USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Samsung’s 2023 flagship foldable can now be had at a fraction of the cost with a certified refurbished model.
