At their ‘Join the Flip Side’ event tonight, Samsung have unveiled their latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. The company has also unveiled the new Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch6 Classic, as well as the new Galaxy Tab S9 series with S Pen functionality. 

Galaxy Z Flip5

As we’ve seen with recent flip phone launches, the external display is hugely important. Samsung has included an even larger Flex Window display on the Galaxy Z Flip5, which includes new capabilities including widgets and new customisation options. 

The Galaxy Z Flip5 comes in 256GB and 512GB storage variants starting from $1,649. The phone will be available in four colours available including Mint, Graphite, Cream and Lavender.

Galaxy Z Fold5 

If you really want to fold your phone out, the Galaxy Z Fold5 offers an immersive, large screen and a long-lasting battery in what Samsung are calling their ‘thinnest, lightest Fold yet’.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 comesin three storage variants, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, with the price starting from $2,599. The Galaxy Z Fold5 will come in three colour options: Phantom Black, Cream and new Icy Blue. 

Availability and Pricing

Both the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 will be available for pre-order in Australia from today with deals lasting until the phones officially go on-sale on August 18. 

Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic

Also launching alongside the new Samsung Galaxy Z series smartphones is the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic and Galaxy Watch6. 

The Galaxy Watch6 Classic has a 47mm casing, available in Black or in a premium stainless-steel design. The Galaxy Watch6 comes in Gold for the 40mm watch, and Graphite for the 44mm model.

The Watch6 and Watch6 Classic have ‘purposeful design and holistic health and wellness management’ says Samsung, also offering personalised workout performance technology. 

There’s a range of models on offer including Bluetooth and LTE models, and if you want to pre-order you’ll find you can nab a bonus black Fabric Band, valued at $99, which makes it more comfortable to wear while you sleep and take advantage of the Galaxy Watch6 series Sleep features. 

Galaxy Tab S9 Series

If the recent Pixel Tablet launch didn’t pique your interest, the new Galaxy Tab S9 series may do the trick. 


There are three models in the Galaxy Tab S9 series, the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra, with all three including a Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, an IP68 rating on both the tablet, as well as the S Pen that’s included in the box. The main differences between the models is in the display size, memory config and battery.

The Galaxy Tab S9 includes an 11” display, 8,400mAh battery and with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Galaxy Tab S9+ includes a 12.4” display, 10,090mAh battery and comes with 12GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB storage. As you’d expect the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra takes it to the limit with a 14.6” display, 11,200mAh and either 12GB of RAM with either 256GB or 512GB of storage, or a 16GB memory model with 1TB of storage. 

Samsung will offer the Galaxy Tab S9 series in a range of options including both Graphite and Beige colour options, and in eitherWifi only or with additional 5G connectivity. 

Telco

Vodafone

Heading the charge for Australian Telcos is Vodafone who will be offering pre-order offers for both the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G and Z Flip5 5G smartphones, as well as deals on the new Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic and Tab S9.

As with most of the retailers and Telcos in Australia, pre-orders will go live tonight from 11pm and include the Samsung Memory Upgrade Offer, as well as trade-in deals when they pre-order a brand-new Galaxy Z series smartphone on an eligible Vodafone plan.

Vodafone will headline their deals for the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 offering a bonus $700 credit for the Galaxy Z Fold5 5G, and a bonus $500 credit for the Galaxy Z Flip5. 

Vodafone will offer trade-ins on old phones through their Trade-In program with a Samsung Galaxy ZFold4 256GB worth $780 of trade in value on a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Combine that with the $700 of credit and that’s $1480 of value – not bad. 

If you want the Galaxy Watch6 or Watch6 Classic, Vodafone are also offering a pre-order bonus of a Fabric Band. Vodafone are also offering access to Vodafone NumberSync which lets you share your plan and phone number with the Samsung Galaxy Watch6.

Those after the Galaxy Tab S9, will receive a bonus Book Cover Keyboard valued up to $349 with the pre-order of a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablet through Vodafone. 

As for deals on their plans, Vodafone is offering a range of options for both the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. 

For those wanting to fold their display, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 5G (512GB) with 40GB of included data a month for just $117.19 a month (device cost + plan fees included) over 36 months on Vodafone’s Small Plan (total min cost $2,643.84).  

If you prefer your folding display to flip, you can nab a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 5G (512GB) for just $90.80 a month (device cost + plan fees included) over 36 months on Vodafone’s Small Plan with 40GB of included data a month (total min cost $1,693.80). 


If those plans don’t suit you, you’ll find a wide range of plans on offer from Vodafone.

Optus

Optus customers will be pleased to see the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are headed to Optus, with a range of bonus offers to sweeten the deal for anyone wanting to pre-order. 

Optus says that they’ll also be offering the Samsung Memory Upgrade Offer, as well as including a Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro (Black Titanium) valued at $849 and a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds )Graphite) worth $349 for pre-orders placed before the 17th of August. 

You can get the Galaxy Z Fold5 or Galaxy Z Flip5 in a range of memory options from Optus on a range of plans ranging from 12-36 months. 

Telstra

Telstra will also be offering deals on the Galaxy Z Series phones for anyone pre-ordering before August 17th, including the free storage upgrade offer worth $550. 

Telstra are also doing trade-in deals, offering $500 bonus trade-in credit on top of any trade-in value, when they trade in an eligible phone before the 10th of September.

If you want to check out the Telstra deals hit their website now. 

Retailers

Samsung

Of course you can purchase the new Galaxy Z Series phones through Samsung direct. 

If you pre-order through Samsung you’ll receive their Memory Upgrade Offer on both phones, as well as up to $500 trade-in. You’ll also receive a free Samsung Care+ 1 Year subscription or 50% off Samsung Care+ 2 Year subscription. You can also receive 5% off when you bundle with new Galaxy devices.

To check out the new Galaxy Z Flip5 or Galaxy Z Fold5 you can head to the Samsung website. 

Harvey Norman

Of course Harvey Norman will be offering the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Watch6 series. 

For the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5, Harvey Norman will also include the Samsung Memory Upgrade Offer as well as a Harvey Norman Gift Voucher – $300 if you pre-order the Flip5, or $400 if you pre-order the Fold5. 

Harvey Norman will offer a number of deals for the Galaxy Z series devices – with better deals the earlier you pre-order. 

If you pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 between 26th – 31st July you can nab it BYO for $0 upfront on $69/month plan for 24mths (min plan cost over 24 months is $1,656). From the 1st of August until launch you’ll pay $399 upfront on $69/month plan for 24mths (min plan cost over 24mths is $2055).

The Galaxy Z Fold5 also has a split pre-order system, you can nab the phone BYO $849 upfront on $69/month plan for 24months (min plan cost over 24 months is $2,505) between 26th – 31st July, or for $1,249 upfront on $69/month plan for 24months (min plan cost over 24months is $2,905) from 1st of August until launch. 

To check out the deals from Harvey Norman you can find them live now. 

Amazon

If you’re a Prime member and want to nab it on your account, you can order both the Galaxy Z Series devices from Amazon with the Samsung Memory Upgrade Offer. 

Amazon are also including an Accessories Starter Pack, valued at $267, as a gift with purchase for Prime Members.

If you want to check out the Amazon Deals you can find them online now. 

Costco

Costco are also stocking the Galaxy Z Series devices, though you’ll need a Costco membership in order to check them out or purchase. Costco is also offering the Memory Upgrade offer.

Bing Lee

Bing Lee are also offering the Galaxy Z Series phones and offering the free storage upgrade. 

You can find the deals live on the Bing Lee website.