{"id":785640,"date":"2026-05-10T03:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/785640\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T03:02:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:02:35","slug":"samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-vs-galaxy-z-flip-7-maybe-not-worth-the-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/785640\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Maybe not worth the wait?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a id=\"elk-collectionwidget-c7a8c70355348999f33ac6dea1b06e5f\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" alt=\"A square white render of the Galaxy Z Flip 8.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moving forward<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to build upon what the Galaxy Z Flip 7 got right, such as the edge-to-edge display and slim form factor. It could add Qi2 magnets, a new Exynos processor, and further slim down the chassis. Other upgrades could be slim, and a price hike is something to watch.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-pros\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Samsung Exynos 2600 chipset<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Thinner and lighter build<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Magnetic Qi2 support out of the box<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">One UI 9, based on Android 17, with new Galaxy AI features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Some buyers will prefer Snapdragon<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Main and cover screen sizes could be unchanged<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Cover screen software could be restricted compared to Razr<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Slow charging, small battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" alt=\"An official render of the blue Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The staple<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is almost a year old and could use improvement, but it&#8217;s a known quantity. Prices are only going down, and the build quality, performance, and cameras are solid overall. Rather than wait for a price-hiked Galaxy Z Flip 8, it might be best to grab this phone while you can.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-pros\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Slim, durable build with a subtle display crease<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Wider main display aspect ratio and larger cover screen<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">IP48 durability protection<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-pros\">Exynos 2500 proved to be good enough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-cons\">\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Cover screen software leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">Small battery, slow charging, no Qi2 magnets<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">No camera upgrades compared to Galaxy Z Flip 6<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-item list-item-cons\">May be hard to find new after Galaxy Z Flip 8 launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-9e19509c-5708-429e-8bd8-19004e665ab6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s officially foldable season, with Motorola kicking things off by launching the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorola-razr-2026-series-hands-on\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorola-razr-2026-series-hands-on\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorola-razr-2026-series-hands-on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Razr 2026 series and the Razr Fold<\/a>. Now, it&#8217;s up to Samsung to respond with the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Rumors and leaks are swirling around the Galaxy Z Flip 8 already, and you might be wondering how it&#8217;ll compare to Samsung&#8217;s last flip phone. So far, the smartphone market in 2026 has told a story of minimal hardware upgrades and pricing challenges. Will the story be the same for the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Z Flip 8<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Right now, it&#8217;s hard to say for sure. We can expect the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to offer design refinements, a new Exynos processor, and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/apps-software\/android-os\/android-17\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/apps-software\/android-os\/android-17\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/apps-software\/android-os\/android-17\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Android 17<\/a> software. Beyond that, everything is up in the air. A price hike could be the difference between recommending the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-7-review\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy Z Flip 7<\/a> or the Galaxy Z Flip 8 in a few months, but exact prices haven&#8217;t leaked yet. Here&#8217;s everything we know so far about how Samsung&#8217;s current clamshell foldable will compare to the next one.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-63c1d488-4999-4670-8ea5-09e9a5e5c152\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Pricing and availability<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eR6jF3cYRoNdWuG2FCmn2H.jpg\" alt=\"Leaked render of the Galaxy Z Flip 8\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eR6jF3cYRoNdWuG2FCmn2H.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eR6jF3cYRoNdWuG2FCmn2H.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: OnLeaks via MyMobiles)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a9eb69-250c-4bff-a490-4e95a9734283\">Samsung foldables usually launch in midsummer, and current leaks suggest the same for the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-might-be-released-on-july-22-alongside-a-new-s-pen-heres-what-we-know\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/phones\/samsung-phones\/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-might-be-released-on-july-22-alongside-a-new-s-pen-heres-what-we-know\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">release date for the Galaxy Z Flip 8<\/a> looks to be July 22, 2026, according to <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wowtv.co.kr\/NewsCenter\/News\/Read?articleId=A202604090292&amp;t=NNv\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.wowtv.co.kr\/NewsCenter\/News\/Read?articleId=A202604090292&amp;t=NNv\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Korea Economic TV<\/a>. The opening of the pre-order window and the Galaxy Unpacked event should both come ahead of that date, likely sometime in July. The rumored location for this year&#8217;s summer Galaxy Unpacked showcase is London.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos From<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>    <a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49a9eb69-250c-4bff-a490-4e95a9734283-1\">The key aspect of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to watch is the phone&#8217;s pricing. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 starts at $1,099 for the 256GB variant, but component shortages have increased the cost of parts and stretched margins throughout the entire industry. It wouldn&#8217;t be surprising if Samsung hiked foldable prices to compensate; in fact, it might be more surprising if the price wasn&#8217;t higher.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung revealed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 on July 9, 2025, and it became generally available for purchase on July 25. The 256GB model costs $1,099, with the upgrade to 512GB adding $120 to the sticker price. It&#8217;s available in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Coralred colorways, plus a Samsung online exclusive Mint colorway. Nearly a year later, there are only slight Galaxy Z Flip 7 discounts up for grabs. If you&#8217;ll settle for a &#8220;renewed,&#8221; &#8220;refurbished,&#8221; or used device, you&#8217;ll end up paying roughly half the cost of a new phone.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-b036e5c9-0d4e-4013-b628-de3d22d2239c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Design and displays<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kumMMHqk6SSeYYTugbAtoP.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kumMMHqk6SSeYYTugbAtoP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/kumMMHqk6SSeYYTugbAtoP.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Brady Snyder \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce761b52-549b-48a4-816e-403e4162274d\">The most interesting part of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 might be the phone&#8217;s design. Samsung already has a foldable thinner and lighter than Motorola with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it has the chance to widen its lead with the Galaxy Z Flip 8. There are conflicting rumors about the upcoming device&#8217;s thickness, with some suggesting the new model could be slightly thicker. Even if that&#8217;s the case, leaks predict the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be significantly lighter than its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>For context, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 measures 13.7mm thick when folded and weighs 188 grams. It sports an IP48 rating against dust and water ingress, but it isn&#8217;t dustproof. Since Google introduced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with IP68 certification, it remains to be seen if Samsung will try to match that spec with either the Galaxy Z Flip 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YWkNQWkaCmpQKtGbxztMNW.jpg\" alt=\"screen and back of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 based on CAD renders\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YWkNQWkaCmpQKtGbxztMNW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/YWkNQWkaCmpQKtGbxztMNW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Mymobile \/ @Onleaks)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-501bcb6d-41f4-43ee-b3ba-04ef5ddeefd5\">The high-level specs of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 displays will likely match the Galaxy Z Flip 7. We&#8217;ll probably see a 6.9-inch (or similar) inner display with a 4.1-inch cover display, both featuring 120Hz OLED display panels. However, Samsung might shake things up by offering a creaseless display thanks to a new hinge design and fresh ultra-thin glass (UTG), <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/rumored-galaxy-z-flip-8-display-upgrades-mightve-brought-my-interest-back\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/rumored-galaxy-z-flip-8-display-upgrades-mightve-brought-my-interest-back\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/rumored-galaxy-z-flip-8-display-upgrades-mightve-brought-my-interest-back\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">according to the latest rumor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fZ3cjfSZAmGvv7bo5VXAf8.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fZ3cjfSZAmGvv7bo5VXAf8.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fZ3cjfSZAmGvv7bo5VXAf8.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Brady Snyder \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2917ab0f-ddd9-42c3-b6ff-c73859c1240e\">Overall, though, we can expect the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to offer a similar design to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ab9001bf-d74b-4e92-a149-e43cdec17d71\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Hardware and specs<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hJL2Juqhxjc8Fb7foWDEMY.jpg\" alt=\"Exynos 2600 chipset\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hJL2Juqhxjc8Fb7foWDEMY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hJL2Juqhxjc8Fb7foWDEMY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Samsung)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-10f3c07f-d140-4a7b-8f01-e94caf7f8997\">Samsung made the switch from Qualcomm to Exynos chips for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 last year, and by all accounts, it&#8217;ll likely stick with its own in-house processors for the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The chip that&#8217;ll likely power the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is already out \u2014 it&#8217;s the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-exynos-2600-official\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-exynos-2600-official\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-exynos-2600-official\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Exynos 2600<\/a>, which also runs the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-s26-review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-s26-review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/samsung-galaxy\/samsung-galaxy-s26-review\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Galaxy S26<\/a> in some global markets. It&#8217;s a 2nm chip with a new CPU layout that Samsung claims is 39% faster. That chip is paired with 12GB of memory.<\/p>\n<p>            What to read next<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;ll be faster than the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but perhaps not by enough to warrant an upgrade for that reason alone. Samsung will probably keep storage options identical on the Galaxy Z Flip 8 by offering a 256GB base model and an upgraded 512GB tier.<\/p>\n<p>Swipe to scroll horizontallyRumored specs breakdown<\/p>\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<p>Category<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (rumored\/expected)<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 <\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Display<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>6.9-inch, 2520 x 1080, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X,  LTPO (1-120Hz)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>6.9-inch, 2520 x 1080, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X,  LTPO (1-120Hz)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Cover display<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 60\/120Hz, 948 x 1048<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 60\/120Hz, 948 x 1048<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Operating System<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Android 17 (One UI 9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Android 16 (One UI 8)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Chipset<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Samsung Exynos 2600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Samsung Exynos 2500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>RAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>12GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>12GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>256GB, 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>256GB, 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Rear Camera 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>50MP, f\/1.8 wide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>50MP, f\/1.8 wide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Rear Camera 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>12MP, f\/2.2 ultrawide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>12MP, f\/2.2 ultrawide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Front-facing Camera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>10MP, f\/2.2 wide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>10MP, f\/2.2 wide<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Battery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>4,300mAh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>4,300mAh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Charging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>25W wired charging, 10W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>25W wired charging, 10W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A (slightly lighter)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>188g<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Dimensions (folded)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A (slightly thinner)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Dimensions (unfolded)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A (slightly thinner)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>166.7 x 752.2 x 6.2 mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Protection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>IP48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>IP48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Colors<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Coralred<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p id=\"elk-8707363c-1095-4323-8891-bcbd1c8db3ab\">Samsung could increase the battery capacity of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, but we don&#8217;t have rumors suggesting that yet. For now, we can at least expect the same 4,300mAh capacity as the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Charging speeds will match the 25W wired, 10W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless speeds of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 \u2014 if they&#8217;re not faster. The company could add Qi2 magnets to the Galaxy Z Flip 8, though this addition doesn&#8217;t seem like a huge priority for Samsung.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TKxa5kTNPN4Fj8awJgdBGP.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TKxa5kTNPN4Fj8awJgdBGP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TKxa5kTNPN4Fj8awJgdBGP.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Brady Snyder \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4175f1fb-6591-44ef-bc82-b19daf07b16a\">Finally, we can expect the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to ship with the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/tag\/one-ui\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/tag\/one-ui\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/tag\/one-ui\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One UI<\/a> 9 operating system, based on Android 17. It&#8217;ll get seven years of full Android OS upgrades thereafter. Of course, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will eventually get the boost to One UI 9 at some point.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ea08eb64-4487-4dcd-91fd-fcc7cbb8a01d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Cameras<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8axnRitCbgEpvMsr7i5xd9.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8axnRitCbgEpvMsr7i5xd9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8axnRitCbgEpvMsr7i5xd9.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Brady Snyder \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-54147877-3ed9-486c-8f4c-62367abb4888\">There may be more similarities than differences between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 camera systems, even down to the hardware. The new model could feature the same 50MP primary rear camera and 12MP ultrawide lens as the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which is also the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It&#8217;ll likely use an identical 10MP hole-punch selfie camera on the inner screen.<\/p>\n<p>There could be new software features that improve the experience, however. The Galaxy S26 series introduced a new 24MP camera mode as well as a &#8220;Horizontal Lock&#8221; video stabilization feature. It&#8217;s possible we could see these features, or similar exclusives, appear on the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The new Exynos 2600 chipset might bring image-signal processing (ISP) improvements that enhance output despite using the same hardware.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-3d93ee44-5977-4138-9358-2d7304ad2fa5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Should you wait?<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6iQvGpY6ryTdmfNUSU2egT.jpg\" alt=\"blue renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 showing its back and screen\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6iQvGpY6ryTdmfNUSU2egT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6iQvGpY6ryTdmfNUSU2egT.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Mymobiles \/ @Onleaks)<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6ab0a13c-a58f-4365-9d88-70bb8bdc20c1\">The two main things to watch ahead of the Galaxy Z Flip 8&#8217;s release window are the phone&#8217;s folding display and price point. Although some rumors painted a bleak picture of Galaxy Z Flip 8 improvements, newer leaks offer a more positive outlook. There&#8217;s a thought that Samsung may implement a new hinge mechanism and a crease-free folding display on the new flip phone. Throw in a thinner and lighter design and a new processor, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could prove to be a compelling upgrade over its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>That could all change if the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is considerably more expensive than the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The new Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is a preview of how the Galaxy Z Flip 8&#8217;s value proposition could change with a price hike. Motorola offered a few neat upgrades with the Razr Ultra 2026, but <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorolas-razr-ultra-2026-is-the-perfect-example-of-why-we-dont-need-new-phones-every-year\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorolas-razr-ultra-2026-is-the-perfect-example-of-why-we-dont-need-new-phones-every-year\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/phones\/motorola\/motorolas-razr-ultra-2026-is-the-perfect-example-of-why-we-dont-need-new-phones-every-year\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">perhaps not enough to justify the high price<\/a>. If Samsung does indeed increase the Galaxy Z Flip 8&#8217;s cost, the pressure will be high for the company to make the device worth it.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the Galaxy Z Flip 7&#8217;s price isn&#8217;t that enticing. Although it&#8217;s over half a year old, the phone is only seeing very minor discounts at the time of publishing. Deals are much better if you settle for a used or refurbished model, but I doubt those looking at a brand-new Galaxy Z Flip 8 will want to do that. In the meantime, it&#8217;s best to wait and see if better Galaxy Z Flip 7 deals come around ahead of its successor&#8217;s launch.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-collectionwidget-063093389c16b7da784e37cce6c023e1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" alt=\"A square white render of the Galaxy Z Flip 8.\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ebB5vqTWiBCNMwiwU7JCAV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>An unknown quantity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Until Samsung&#8217;s pricing plans leak, it&#8217;s hard to say whether the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be worth the wait. As of now, minimal upgrades to the chip and wireless charging setup may be planned. That might not be enough to warrant a price hike, if that&#8217;s going to happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" alt=\"An official render of the blue Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RCghr9kgtFzStu7NfLReqY.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worth watching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is almost a year old, but that might help you save on a great foldable. It&#8217;s a non-starter at full price with a successor on the horizon. At discounted, refurbished, or pre-owned prices, it&#8217;s absolutely something to watch. Getting a deal on a Galaxy Z Flip 7 might be better than waiting for a possibly higher-priced Galaxy Z Flip 8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Moving forward The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to build upon what the Galaxy Z Flip&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":655016,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[611,158,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-785640","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-mobile","9":"tag-technology","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116548060586820485","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=785640"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785640\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/655016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=785640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=785640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=785640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}