How to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in Australia

Samsung has officially revealed its 2023 range of foldables, including the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the premium Galaxy Z Fold 5. Here's how Samsung's foldable fans can get theirs. 

Buying a Galaxy Z Fold 5 on a plan

1. Take a look at the Australian pricing for Samsung's tablet-like foldable device and decide which color and storage capacity you fancy.
2. Look into which provider will offer you the most value while suiting your needs.
3. Pick the plan available from Australia's mobile providers for that device that offers you the best bang for buck while meeting your requirements.
4. Wait for your device to show up in the mail or pick it up via a retail outlet (assuming your provider has one near you)

Buying a Galaxy Z Fold 5 outright

1. Take a squizz at the Australian pricing for the new device and pick out a color you like and the model of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with enough gigabytes of storage to suit your needs.
2. Scope out which local or online retailers will stock that version of device
3. Choose the provider which can offer you the best deal on that device
4. Sit tight and wait for your shiny new Samsung foldable to arrive in the post or pick it up in person

Australian pricing for the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $2,599. That's $200 more than the starting price of last year's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and a sum total that makes it one of the most expensive smartphones you can buy in Australia right now.

Still, you might be able to same some money if you know where to look. Check out the table below for a round-up of how local retailers rate when it comes to pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in Australia.

There's no doubt about it, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a premium smartphone that comes at a premium price. While many prefer to pay for their smartphones outright, the asking price for the Z Fold 5 is a lot to stomach in one hit. If you'd prefer to pay the Galaxy Z Fold 5 off over 24 or 36 months, the following mobile providers will hook you up with a plan. 

If you're looking to pick up the Galaxy Fold 5 on a plan for as little as possible, you'll want to throw your money at Vodafone.

Paired up with Vodafone's $45 Small plan, you're looking at $117.19 per month on a 36-month contract. Even if that's not exactly cheap, it's still the most budget smart way to score Samsung's most expensive foldable smartphone on a postpaid plan ahead of its Australian launch.

What's more, Vodafone is currently running a promotion that knocks $300 off the price of the Galaxy Z Fold. This means you're looking at $108.85 per month rather than the rate above when it comes to signing up for the device on a 36-month plan.

As of the 18th of August, both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are officially on-sale in Australia.

If you're already sold on buying one, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is available now through all the usual suspects, including Samsung's online store, The Good Guys, Amazon, JB HI-FI and more.

Fancy the new flippable device instead? Head over to our guide to Galaxy Z Flip 5  deals for the run-down on how to save on the latest Z Flip.

In Australia, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be able to be found through the following partners and retailers:

• Telstra
• Optus
• Vodafone
• JB Hi-Fi
• Harvey Norman
• Costco
• The Good Guys
• Bing Lee
• Officeworks 
• Amazon