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Samsung dropped the price of its new Z Flip 4 by $200 for October Prime Day
If you're nostalgic for the days of the flip phone, but don't want to sacrifice the smartphone's simplicity and big screen, look no further. Samsung's newest smart flip phone -- The Galaxy Flip 4 -- marries the two so you can have a pocket-sized device with all the capabilities of the typical Android device, plus some. Having just come out this past August, the phone typically goes for $999, but during Amazon's October sale extravaganza, you can score it for just $799.
Known for its camera ingenuity, Samsung continues to find unique innovation with the Flip 4's "Flex Mode." Perfect for content creators or photo enthusiasts, when you flip open the phone, you can use the bottom half as a camera "stand" and the top screen as your camera. Instead of having to set a self-timer and frantically run back to hit the perfect pose, just hold up a hand gesture for a quick, hands-free snap or video.
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Flex mode also applies to the multi-taskers in constant need of more flexibility. Flex mode allows you to make use of two screens while the phone is at a 90-degree angle. So you can make a catch-up call on one half while scrolling through emails on the other. You can also make use of the full screen for an extended version of your task at any time and the phone format will auto-adjust.
Also: The best tech deals under $20 on Amazon for October Prime Day
Whether this phone is the first building block or the newest addition to your Samsung ecosystem, the device easily syncs to a Galaxy Watch and Galaxy earbuds. And both are also on sale during Amazon's October event.
Amazon Prime Day October
- Live blog: The 140+ best 'Amazon Prime Early Access Sale' deals
- What is Amazon Prime Early Access Sale and when is it in October?
- How to turn your old devices into Amazon gift cards
- Buy Google's new Pixel 7 Pro and get a $200 Amazon or Best Buy gift card
- The Bose 700 ANC headphones are 29% off
- MyQ Chamberlain makes your garage door smart, and it just hit $16 on Amazon
- Samsung dropped the price of its new Z Flip 4 by $200
- Drone deal: Save $105 on Holy Stone's foldable drone
- 23andMe's DNA test kit is $100 off
- Sony's gorgeous A80J 77-inch smart TV is $1,500 off
- Samsung's 49-inch curved gaming monitor is $400 off
- Save $210 on WD Elements' 16TB external hard drive