Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 in unfolded form | |
Also known as | Samsung Galaxy Flip 8 (in certain European countries) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Foldable smartphone |
Series | Galaxy Z |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
First released | August 7, 2026 |
Availability by region | August 7, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
| 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G | |
| Foldable (clamshell) | |
| Colors |
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| Dimensions | Unfolded: 166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm |
| Weight | 180 g (6.63 oz) |
| Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 | |
| Z Flip 8 (USA/China): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Z Flip 8 (Worldwide): Samsung Exynos 2600 (2 nm) | |
| GPU | Z Flip 8 (USA/China): Adreno 840 Z Flip 8 (Worldwide): Xclipse 960 |
| Memory | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), QC2.0 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 123° (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12 μm LED flash, HDR, panorama 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22 μm
HDR 4K@30/60fps |
| Display | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 6.9 inches, 111.2 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~397 ppi density) |
External display | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), 4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Sound | Stereo speakers with 32-bit/384kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Data inputs | Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| IP48 (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | |
| Model | SM-F776x (last letter varies by carrier and international models) |
| Website | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (US) |
| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8) is an Android-based foldable smartphone manufactured, developed, designed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as the part of its Galaxy Z series. Unveiled on July 22, 2026 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event held in London, England, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Watch 9 series, and Galaxy Glasses, and were officially released on August 7, 2026, as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.[2][3][4] Although it is the eighth main device in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series, Samsung used both Snapdragon and Exynos chips in key markets, and it was the first phone with Android 17 pre-installed.[5]
History
[edit]Many of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 features and design changes were revealed prior to the official launch. This includes the use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsets,[6][7] screen protectors for the phone,[8] color options and storage options ahead of launch.[9][10][11] Chip options for the Flip device were also reported.[12][13] Soon after, final renders for the phone with the official cases were also reported.[14][15][16]
In July 2026, its Galaxy Unpacked launch dates were also accidentally revealed in a pre-order form.[17][18] Final renders for the phone with the official screen protectors were also reported.[19] Cases from a third-party manufacturer for the then-upcoming phones were also found, showing the listings for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 cases with integrated magnets for Qi2 wireless charging.[20][21] Soon after, final renders for the phone with the official colors were also reported.[22]
Initial reports suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 would be the last Samsung phone, following Samsung's development of two Fold-style devices.[23] In addition, actual units of the device were seen in South Korea,[24][25] and marketing renders for the phone were also reported.[26] Promotional image for the phone were also reported a week before the official launch, showing off the Galaxy Z Flip 8 in family photos,[27][28] including marketing images, confirming the specifications and upgrades.[29][30][31] However, the it was setback that the Z Flip 8 would not be the last flip phone for the company.[32]
Launch
[edit]On July 7, 2026, Android Headlines reported that Samsung was preparing to open up reservations for the next Galaxy Unpacked event.[33][34][35] A few hours later, Samsung officially sent out invites for the next Galaxy Unpacked event set for July 22, 2026, in London, England, which showed a regular-sized Galaxy Z Fold 8, tearing off into a passport-like Galaxy Z Fold 8 with the tagline "A New Shape Unfolds".[36][37]
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 was announced during the Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in London, England, on July 22, 2026 with a new processor, and slimmer chassis.[38]
Design
[edit]At launch, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is available in three color options: Cream, Graphite, and Pink.[39] A fourth variant, Mint is available exclusively through Samsung's online store.[28]
| Model | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Base colors |
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| Online exclusive color |
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Specifications
[edit]Display
[edit]Main display
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 features a 6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a resolution of 2520 × 1080 pixels (21:9 aspect ratio) and a pixel density of approximately 397 ppi. It supports a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, enabling adaptive performance based on content type. The display also supports HDR10+ and is protected by Ultra Thin Glass (UTG).[39][38]
| Feature | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Display size | 6.9 inches |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 (FHD+) |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 (same as Z Flip 7) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz (adaptive) |
| Protection | Ultra Thin Glass + Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Cover screen and FlexWindow
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 features a 4.1‑inch Super AMOLED cover screen, referred to by Samsung as the FlexWindow, with a resolution of 1048 × 948 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.[39]
The FlexWindow enables access to widgets, notifications, camera previews, and selected apps—such as Google Gemini, Now Bar, and Now Brief—without unfolding the device.[citation needed]
| Feature | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Cover display Size | 4.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1048 × 948 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| References:[39][38] | |
Performance
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is available with 12 GB of RAM, paired with either 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage which utilizes UFS 4.0.[39]
Battery
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is equipped with a 4,300 mAh dual-cell battery. It supports 25W wired charging (compatible with USB Power Delivery 3.0 and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0),15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.[39] This series marks the first time to introduce silicon-carbon batteries.[40][41]
| Specification | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W (USB Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 2.0) |
| Fast charging speed | Up to 50% in approximately 30 minutes (under optimal conditions) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging | 4.5 W |
| References | [39][40] |
Camera
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 features a dual rear camera system, comprising a 50 MP wide-angle sensor (with optical image stabilization (OIS) and Dual Pixel autofocus) and a 12 MP ultra-wide sensor (offering a 123-degree field of view). Camera features include LED flash, HDR, and panorama.[42][39]
The front-facing camera is a 10 MP sensor with HDR support and 4K video recording at 30 and 60 fps.[citation needed]
| Specification | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Rear camera configuration | Dual:
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, 1/1.57", 1.0μm, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF) Ultrawide: 12 MP (f/2.2, 123°, 1/3.2", 1.12μm) |
| Front camera | 10 MP (f/2.2, 1/3.0", 1.22μm) |
| Photo features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video recording (rear) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Video recording (front) | 4K@30/60fps |
Software
[edit]The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is shipped with Android 17 and One UI 9. Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 & Z Fold 8 Ultra, it is promised to get up to seven years of operating system and security updates, which is a policy first introduced with the Galaxy S24 series, making it the third Galaxy Z series phone to do so after the Galaxy Z6 and Z7 series.[38]
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | End of support | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | |||
| Z Flip 8 | Android 17 (One UI 9.0) |
Within 2033 | |||||||
See also
[edit]References
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External links
[edit]- Galaxy Z Flip 8 – official website