When it comes to finding the best Google Pixel Fold deals, it’s all about timing. As one of the latest foldable phones to hit the market this year, the Google Pixel Fold is not only a pricey purchase, it doesn’t go on sale that often. So strategically waiting for bigger sales and savings events, such as upcoming Labor Day deals, is your best shot at scoring a deal on the Google Pixel Fold. Starting at $1800, it’s also the smartest way to grab Google’s latest Pixel device, as paying almost $2000 for a new phone is a bit out of reach for many. There are carrier offers such as AT&T and Verizon, which have trade-in deals that can save some serious cash, but you may not need (or want) to sign up for a new service to get your hands on one.

So depending on what deals on the Google Pixel Fold you’re after, you’ll have to be patient. There isn’t much to write home about when it comes to offers, however, there are a few carrier deals you may want to check out — if signing up for a new service or upgrading is something you are open to doing. That may change with the upcoming holiday weekend, though, so be sure to check back often to see more Google Pixel Fold deals as they arrive.

Best Google Pixel Fold deals and trade-in offers

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Google

The first place you’ll want to check is the Google Store if you’re after a brand-spanking new Google Pixel Fold on sale. Currently, they only offer trade-in credits with qualifying devices, which range anywhere from $50 up to $500 depending on their condition. If you’re not willing to pay the $1800 up front, you can get it for $50/month with a 36-month financing plan.

Amazon

While Amazon isn’t offering any discounts right now on the Google Pixel Fold, there are two ways you can pick one up without paying the full $1800 upfront. The first is their Amazon monthly payment plan, which breaks it down into 5 monthly payments of $360. If you’re approved for a Prime Visa, you can get it for $150/month for 12 months. No discounts, but if you’re desperate for a new Pixel Fold, these are possible avenues.

Best Buy

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Best Buy does offer trade-in credit with qualifying devices when you purchase the Google Pixel Fold, which can be upwards of $400 with qualifying devices. However, they are offering a 1-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with your new phone.

AT&T

Kicking off the carrier deals with a bang, AT&T offers the Google Pixel Fold 256GB model for $1,000 with qualifying trade-ins and an unlimited data plan. That’s a little more than half off the price, which is applied as monthly credits over the course of your 36-month contract.

Verizon

Similar to AT&T’s offering, Verizon also has a deal that drops the price of the Google Pixel Fold to $1,000 with qualifying trades and a 5G Unlimited Plan. Other devices can net you up to $440 in credit towards the phone, and both offers apply as bill credits over your 36-month payment plan.

T-Mobile

Last but certainly not least, T-Mobile is taking $800 off the Google Pixel Fold either when you add a line on G05G Next or Plus plan, or when you trade an old device on a G05G Next or Plus plan. Credits will be applied to your monthly bill over the course of a 24-month period.

Where can I buy the Google Pixel Fold?

While the Fold was a Google Store exclusive before launch, carriers jumped into the game in late June and have offered far better deals than the Google Store. Best Buy carried the Pixel Fold for a very limited time, but then it sold out and hasn’t restocked and hasn’t restocked for weeks. Amazon, on the other hand, finally started selling the Pixel Fold itself after only being stocked by third-party sellers. This also means that in the United States, you can only grab the unlocked Pixel Fold at the Google Store and Amazon now.

Why is the Google Pixel Fold so expensive?

Google’s first attempt at a foldable phone comes with a hefty price tag, almost double the cost of other options on the market. However, there’s a reason for this and whether we like it or not, it’s one that makes sense. The Google Pixel Fold specs are no joke, offering a premium device that comes loaded with some serious hardware, All of which is crammed into a phablet-style design that requires it all to be within certain sizing specifications. While there is plenty to argue about which foldable form factor is actually better, the larger notebook-style design the Pixel Fold comes in offers a bit more in terms of versatility.

For starters, a Google Tensor G2 processor is the heart of the Pixel Fold, offering a fast and snappy experience whether you’re just swiping through the user interface or gaming. Paired with 12GB of RAM, it offers enough memory to multitask and even handle heavier gaming applications without much hassle. All of which is done either on a larger 7.6-inch OLED 120Hz 2208×1840 primary display or the 5.8-inch OLED 120Hz 2092×1080 cover display.

Plus, there’s an absolutely stunning camera configuration loaded into this thing that includes a 8MP f/2.0 (84° FOV, 1.12 μm pixels) inner selfie camera, an 8MP f/2.0 (84° FOV, 1.12 μm pixels) inner selfie camera, a 48MP f/1.7 (0.8 μm pixel size) main sensor, 48MP f/1.7 (0.8 μm pixel size) main sensor, 10.8MP f/3.1 (1.25 0.8 μm pixels) 5x optical camera, and 10.8MP f/2.2 (1.25 μm pixels) 121.1° FOV ultrawide.

All of this impressive hardware doesn’t come cheap, even more so when it’s packed into a notebook-style foldable phone.