Galaxy Z Flip 8 release date, price, specs, and must-know features
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Galaxy Z Flip 8. | Image by PhoneArena
What's changing vs Galaxy Z Flip 7:
- Slimmer and lighter – the thinnest and lightest Flip yet
- Improved display crease for less visible line
- Same camera system as the Flip 7 – no hardware upgrades
- Battery size and charging speeds unchanged from previous generation
- Display specs carrying over
- One UI 9, Android 17 with Gemini Intelligence
- A smarter, more intuitive FlexWindow Experience
- The Galaxy Z Flip 8 was announced on July 22, 2026, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Price:
- The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,199.99.
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Galaxy Z Flip 8 release date
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8 on July 22, 2026, at its summer Unpacked event in London – alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. It went on sale August 7, 2026.
| Device family | Announcement | Market release |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | July 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | July 9, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | July 10, 2024 | July 24, 2024 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | July 26, 2023 | August 11, 2023 |
Galaxy Z Flip 8 price
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,199 for the 256GB model – a $100 jump over the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The gap widens at the 512GB tier, where buyers are paying $180 more than they would have for the equivalent Flip 7 configuration.
| Galaxy Z Flip model | 128GB of storage | 256GB of storage | 512GB of storage | 1TB of storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | $1,199 | $1,399 | - | |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | - | $1099 | $1219 at launch, now raised to $1299 | - |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | - | $1099 | $1219 | - |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | - | $999 | $1199 | - |
Galaxy Z Flip 8 camera
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 carries over the same camera hardware as the Flip 7: a 50MP main and a 12MP ultra-wide. No sensor changes this generation – the improvements are all on the software and usability side.
The 50MP main pairs with ProVisual Engine for natural skin tones, dynamic bokeh, and strong detail retention across lighting conditions.
Flex Mode enables hands-free shooting by propping the phone at an angle, while a new Camcorder Grip with Zoom Rocker makes handheld video more stable and easier to control. Super Steady adds a Horizontal Lock option for smooth landscape footage.
FlipShot brings mirror selfie customization to the FlexWindow, and Mirror View gives you a true-to-life preview before you shoot.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 camera setup:
- 50 MP main camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, pixel size: 1.0μm
- 12 MP ultra-wide camera, F2.2, pixel size: 1.12 μm, FOV: 123˚
- 10 MP selfie camera, F2.2, pixel size: 1.12 μm, FOV: 85˚
Galaxy Z Flip 8 storage
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes with 12GB of RAM across both storage configurations. There's no 16GB option and no 1TB tier – the Flip line has always kept storage more conservative than Samsung's other flagships.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 expected storage capacity:
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Galaxy Z Flip 8 design
Galaxy Z Flip 8. | Image by PhoneArena
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 doesn't bring a visual redesign, but it does get meaningfully slimmer and lighter. At 180 grams and 6.1mm thick when unfolded, it's the lightest and thinnest Flip Samsung has made – 3.9% lighter and 13.1% thinner than the Flip 7. A new, stronger hinge material and an Armor Aluminum frame contribute to the durability improvements.
- 75.4 x 166.9 x 6.1mm when unfolded
- 75.4 x 85.7 x 13.1mm when folded
Galaxy Z Flip 8 display
Galaxy Z Flip 8. | Image by PhoneArena
| Galaxy Z Flip | Screen size | Brightness |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | 6.9 inches | 2,600 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | 6.9 inches | 2,600 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 6.7 inches | 2,600 |
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 display isn't changing this generation. It keeps the M13 display material Samsung has used on its clamshell foldables since the Flip 6, rather than moving to the M14 found in the Galaxy S26 or the M16 expected in the iPhone 18 Pro.
The M13 remains a capable panel for everyday use – it's just not keeping pace with where the broader industry is heading.
Display sizes match the Flip 7: a 6.9-inch inner Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel and a 4.1-inch cover display, both running at 120Hz with 2,600 nits of peak brightness. The inner display resolves at 1,080 x 2,520 at 400ppi; the cover screen comes in at 948 x 1,048 at 342ppi.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 battery
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 battery holds at 4,300mAh – no increase over the Flip 7. That breaks a pattern: the Flip 7 gained 300mAh over the Flip 6, and a similar step happened between the Flip 5 and Flip 6. The Flip 8 sits that trend out.
Charging speeds are also unchanged: 25W wired, the same ceiling Samsung has held since the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in 2022. Motorola's competing Razr lineup has been offering 30W or faster for some time, making this a continued weak point for the Flip.
The Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra both move to 20W wireless charging this year, but the Flip 8 stays at 15W.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 features and software
Galaxy Z Flip 8 cover display. | Image by PhoneArena
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 ships with One UI 9 on top of Android 17.
Android 17 brings a more capable version of Gemini Intelligence, with the ability to automate multi-step tasks across more than 40 apps using text, screen context, or images – from finding event tickets to booking restaurants.
Gemini Notebook provides a unified workspace for organizing files, notes, and media, with split-screen drag-and-drop support and the ability to generate audio overviews, infographics, and reports on the fly.
Android 17 also adds custom widget creation from a text prompt, Rambler for Gboard – which cleans up dictated text for better flow – and App Bubbles, which let you minimize any app into a floating overlay for faster multitasking.
Content creation tools, Screen Reactions, and early access to Adobe Premiere on Android are also part of the update.
Galaxy AI arrives on the Flip 8 with foldable-optimized features. Now Brief delivers personalized daily insights, schedule updates, and security and privacy highlights through customizable cards. Now Nudge detects plans and suggests immediate next steps – like checking a calendar or saving a location.
Buyers of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 receive a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro, including 5TB of cloud storage – a subscription normally priced at $19.99 per month.
Smart Switch has been updated so iOS users can scan a QR code to wirelessly transfer data without downloading additional apps, now supporting passwords and passkeys, call history, accessibility settings, and eSIM data. Quick Share now works with AirDrop in both directions between Galaxy and iOS devices.
Samsung Care+ is offering the first three months of coverage at no cost for customers who purchase through Samsung.com and enroll in a monthly plan.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 hardware and specs
Galaxy Z Flip 8's specs:
The Exynos 2600 is the Flip 8's most meaningful hardware upgrade. The chip uses a 1+3+6 core layout: one C1-Ultra prime core at 3.8GHz, three C1-Pro performance cores at 3.25GHz, and six C1-Pro efficiency cores at 2.75GHz, paired with the Xclipse 960 GPU.
- CPU: Exynos 2600
- RAM: 12 GB
- Battery: 4,300 mAh
- Charging: 25 W wired, 15W wireless
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Camera setup: 50 MP main, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP selfie
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7
In benchmarks, it trails the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 only slightly, with Qualcomm holding a narrow edge in certain performance metrics.
When we review the phone, we'll tell you more about its performance, so stay tuned.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 comparisons
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Flip 8: Here's how Samsung's two new 2026 foldables compare to each other – the powerful Fold 8 Ultra and the slimmer, more pocketable Flip 8.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 7: We compare the new Galaxy Z Flip 8 to its predecessor to see how significant the generational upgrade really is.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6: Two generations apart – here's how the Galaxy Z Flip 8 stacks up against the Flip 6.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 5: Three generations on – is it finally time to upgrade from the Galaxy Z Flip 5? Here's how the two compare.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Motorola Razr Ultra (2026): The Galaxy Z Flip 8 faces the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) across multiple categories: design, display, camera, battery performance, and speed.
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