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. 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.
History 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, screen protectors for the phone, color options and storage options ahead of launch. Chip options for the Flip device were also reported. Soon after, final renders for the phone with the official cases were also reported.
In July 2026, its Galaxy Unpacked launch dates were also accidentally revealed in a pre-order form. Final renders for the phone with the official screen protectors were also reported. 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. Soon after, final renders for the phone with the official colors were also reported.
Initial reports suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 would be the last Samsung phone, following Samsung's development of two Fold-style devices. In addition, actual units of the device were seen in South Korea, and marketing renders for the phone were also reported. Promotional image for the phone were also reported a week before the official launch, showing off the Galaxy Z Flip 8 in family photos, including marketing images, confirming the specifications and upgrades. However, the it was setback that the Z Flip 8 would not be the last flip phone for the company.https://9to5google.com/2026/07/31/samsungs-galaxy-z-plans-for-2027-include-a-fifth-phone/
Launch On July 7, 2026, Android Headlines reported that Samsung was preparing to open up reservations for the next Galaxy Unpacked event. 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".
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.
Design
At launch, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is available in three color options: Cream, Graphite, and Pink. A fourth variant, Mint is available exclusively through Samsung's online store. ModelGalaxy Z Flip 8Base colorsOnline exclusive color
Specifications
Display
Main display 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). +Inner display comparisonFeatureGalaxy Z Flip 8Display size6.9 inchesDisplay typeDynamic AMOLED 2XResolution2520 x 1080 (FHD+)Aspect ratio21:9 (same as Z Flip 7)Refresh rate1–120 Hz (adaptive)ProtectionUltra Thin Glass + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Cover screen and FlexWindow 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.
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. +Outer display comparisonFeatureGalaxy Z Flip 8Cover display Size4.1 inchesResolution1048 × 948 pixelsRefresh RateUp to 120 HzProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2References:
Performance 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.
Battery 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. This series marks the first time to introduce silicon-carbon batteries. SpecificationGalaxy Z Flip 8Battery capacity4,300 mAhWired charging25 W (USB Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 2.0)Fast charging speedUp to 50% in approximately 30 minutes (under optimal conditions)Wireless charging15 WReverse wireless charging4.5 WReferences
Camera 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.
The front-facing camera is a 10 MP sensor with HDR support and 4K video recording at 30 and 60 fps. SpecificationGalaxy Z Flip 8Rear camera configurationDual: 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 camera10 MP (f/2.2, 1/3.0", 1.22μm)Photo featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaVideo recording (rear)4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+Video recording (front)4K@30/60fps
Software 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. Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades historyEnd of support1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7thZ Flip 8Android 17(One UI 9.0)Within 2033
See also Samsung Galaxy Z series Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
References
External links
Galaxy Z Flip 8 – official website