It's official: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 has landed, and it doesn't disappoint. One problem, however, is that the innovative foldable now boasts a starting price of $1,199.99 for the 256GB configuration, which is $100 more expensive than its predecessor. Fortunately, I'm already hard at work tracking down the best Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals so you don't have to go searching. The offers aren't quite as good as the promotions we saw during the preorder period, but you can still score some impressive savings if you know where to look.

Quick links: T-Mobile: Get the Z Flip 8 for $100 with eligible plan. Samsung: up to $600 off with trade-in, free credit. AT&T: up to $1,000 off with trade-in, new line. Amazon: free $200 gift card. Best Buy: free $200 gift card. Xfinity Mobile: up to $1,000 off with trade-in.

How much does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cost? It starts at $1,199.99 / €1,299.00 / £1,149.00 for 256GB. That's $100 more than last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7. This price increase is proof that no one is exempt from the ongoing RAM crisis.

I already own the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Is it worth upgrading? The Z Flip 8 and Z Flip 7 share many similarities: both have 12GB RAM, a 4,300mAh battery, and similar cameras and displays, though the Z Flip 8 is 8 grams lighter and uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Minor upgrades don't justify the $100 increase for existing owners, but flip phone fanatics will find one of the best experiences around.