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 Samsung has made
- Improved display crease for a less visible fold line
- Same camera hardware as the Flip 7 – no sensor changes this generation
- Battery size and charging speeds unchanged from previous generation
- Display specs carrying over unchanged
- One UI 9, Android 17 with Gemini Intelligence
- A more capable and intuitive FlexWindow experience
Release timeline:
- Announced July 22, 2026 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. Available August 7, 2026.
Price:
- The Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at $1,199.99.
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Galaxy Z Flip 8 release date
Samsung unveiled 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 256GB – a $100 increase over the Galaxy Z Flip 7's launch price. 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 identical camera hardware from the Flip 7: a 50MP main and a 12MP ultra-wide. No sensor changes this generation – every improvement is on the software and usability side.
The 50MP main pairs with Samsung's ProVisual Engine for natural skin tones, dynamic bokeh, and strong detail retention across varying lighting conditions.
Flex Mode enables hands-free shooting by propping the phone at an angle. 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 take the shot.
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 ships 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 restrained than Samsung's other flagship families.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 expected storage capacity:
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Galaxy Z Flip 8 design
Galaxy Z Flip 8. | Image by PhoneArena
The Flip 8 doesn't bring a visual overhaul, but it gets meaningfully slimmer and lighter. At 180 grams and 6.1mm thick when unfolded, it's the lightest and thinnest Flip Samsung has produced – 3.9% lighter and 13.1% thinner than the Flip 7. A stronger hinge material and an Armor Aluminum frame contribute to the durability improvements.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 dimensions:
Color options are Graphite, Cream, and Pink, with Mint available as a Samsung.com exclusive.
- 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 |
Screen 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 at 948 x 1,048 at 342ppi.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 battery
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 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 entirely.
Wired charging is also unchanged at 25W – 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 weakness for the Flip. The Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra both step up 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 introduces custom widget creation from a text prompt, Rambler for Gboard – which cleans up dictated speech for better readability — 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 in your conversations and surfaces relevant next steps – checking a calendar or saving a location, for example.
Buyers receive a 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro, including 5TB of cloud storage – 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 any extra 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 step forward. 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 review
- Galaxy Z Flip 8 review: we put the Galaxy Z Flip 8 through our full test suite to find out whether the thinner chassis and Exynos 2600 make up for the unchanged camera and battery.
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.
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- 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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