Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 8: Main differences to expect
Samsung is in a great spot right now. The company is reaping success on the foldable phone market, where it has rarely been challenged. As a result, it has collected the best expertise, the most know-how, and the most sales over the years, positioning it in a very good spot for the fight to come.
And it is coming, as Apple is eyeing late 2026 for the release of its first foldable iPhone, which will land on a well-established and generally mature market. As a result, both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 which are both likely coming this summer, have to be exemplary in order to challenge the foldable iPhone in the best way possible.
But how would the two devices compare?
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 8 expected differences:
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Same design as Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Clamshell design similar to Z Flip 7, likely thinner |
| Dual UTG glass for 20% less display creasage | Single-pane UTG for normal crease |
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 likely coming | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 also coming |
| Triple camera (200MP + 12MP + 10MP) | Dual camera (50MP + 12MP) |
| Likely a 4,400 mAh battery | Battery in the ballpark of 4,300 mAh |
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
No changes since last year's great upgrades
In 2025, Samsung released a vastly improved Galaxy Z Fold 7, which finally addressed the long-standing criticisms and adopted a thinner design with a very small display crease. This put it up to speed with most of its Chinese rivals and made it a very lucrative foldable that finally looks and feels great. However, the recent redesign also means that we are unlikely to get another design refresh with the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
Luckily, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 didn't score a visual upgrade, so it could be in line for a design overhaul. Indeed, the rumor mill agrees the Flip 8 will be thinner and more compact than its predecessor. A big win for all those who enjoy Samsung's smaller clamshell foldable.
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Thickness 8.6 mm | Thickness 7.2 mm |
| Dimensions 152.8 x 72 | Dimensions 146.9 x 70.5 |
| Weight Around 200 grams | Weight 162 grams |
In terms of colors, we don't know what hues are coming just yet, but we are certain that the Z Flip 8 will have the livelier set of colors.
Display Differences
Neither the Galaxy Z Fold 8 nor the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will score any major display spec changes. This means the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will continue to rely on a 6.5-inch external and an 8.0-inch internal screen, just like its predecessor. Conversely, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will also retain its 6.9-inch inner and 4.1-inch external cover screens.
One major change that could be introduced to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a dual-UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) structure, which would make the inner display more robust and would reportedly further reduce the crease by another 20%. There's always room for improvement with display creases, so we are welcoming that with open hands.
Will the Galaxy Z Flip 8 also adopt such a dual-UTG assembly? Probably, but likely not. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the proper foldable flagship that gets all the fun upgrades first, so we think the feature will marinate for a year before hitting the Z Flip line in the future.
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| External screen size 6.5" | External screen size 4.1" |
| Internal screen size 8.0" | Internal screen size 6.9" |
| Brightness 2600 nits (peak) | Brightness 2600 nits (peak) |
We expect relatively thin bezels and excellent display properties on both devices.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will likely retain the capacitive fingerprint scanners positioned in their power buttons.
Performance and Software
Exynos for me but not for thee
Samsung might be on the home run stretch with its chips. The 2nm Exynos 2600 chip that will be powering the Galaxy S26 series has been hailed as a very strong chipset that would finally bring the battle to Qualcomm's finest.
Would that chip find its way into the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8? The potential is there, of course, but if Samsung opts against that, there's a trove of Qualcomm chips ready to take the place. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a very decent flagship chip, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is even better-performing.
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Chip Exynos 2600 | Chip Exynos 2600 |
| Process 2nm | Process 2nm |
| RAM, Storage 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5X RAM UFS 4.0 storage | RAM, Storage 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5X RAM UFS 4.0 storage |
We will likely get 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM in both phones, paired with 256 or 512GB of UFS 4,0 storage. A bit decadent during this global shortage of RAM and NAND chips, don't you think?
Software-wise, expect a future release of One UI, likely 9.0, along with Android 16 or 17, whichever is the newest. One UI is by far our favorite Android skin, and we can't wait to see what new features Samsung will bake into it. It can hold off on the AI functionalities. Those got real old real quick.
Both phones will be updated for seven years.
Camera
No changes, but there should be
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 will most certainly come with a triple camera, like the Z Fold 7, with a 200MP wide, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP 3X telephoto. We don't really see Samsung moving away from that versatile setup, which works well but not great.
Then again, you don't buy a foldable for the camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will also likely continue to rely on a dual-camera setup, with a 50MP wide and a 12MP ultrawide camera. It's not a particularly impressive camera array, but does the job for general photography, plus you probably won't be considering the Galaxy Z Flip 8 if you're
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Main 200 MP, f/1.7 24 mm 1/1.31" sensor size | Main 50 MP, f/1.8 23 mm 1/1.57" sensor size |
| Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 | Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto 10 MP, f/2.4 3X zoom | - |
Battery Life and Charging
Possibly not much going on in terms of upgrades
Samsung and battery sizes, we meet again!
The company has been slow to adopt the newer silicon-carbon technology that is currently helping Chinese phones score absolutely massive batteries, so the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will likely score a modestly larger battery than the previous Galaxies.
We don't really anticipate the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to score much larger batteries than their predecessors. This means the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Flip 8 will both likely score a battery in the ballpark of 4,400 mAh, or slightly more.
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|
| Battery size ~4,400 mAh | Battery size ~4,300 mAh |
Charging speeds 27/45W wired 15W wireless charging USB-C 3.0 | Charging speeds 25W wired 10W wireless charging USB-C 2.0 |
Specs Comparison
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|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
| Size | |
|---|---|
| 8.0-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Type | |
| Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz | Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| 12GB (LPDDR5X)/256GB (UFS 4.0) 12GB/512GB 16GB/512GB |
12GB (LPDDR5X)/256GB (UFS 4.0) 12GB/512GB |
| Type | |
|---|---|
| 4400 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charge speed | |
| Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 10.0W |
| Main camera | |
|---|---|
| 200 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.3" Pixel size: 0.6 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.57" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Second camera | |
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Third camera | |
| 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 67 mm Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
|
| Front | |
| 10 MP (HDR) | 10 MP |
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Summary
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 have a pretty hard task ahead of them, and it's the foldable iPhone that's coming our way.
However, given that Samsung is in pretty good shape in the foldable market, and even if they don't score many changes, both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will probably have the upper hand. That's because Samsung's foldable phone lineup is already more mature, so it has the advantage for now.
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