Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumors: all the leaks and details on Samsung's next foldable
While the Fold 8 is getting a slew of upgrades, the Flip 8 might take things easy
đą Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Flip 8 on July 22
đ The phone will look largely the same as the Flip 7
đ¸ The cameras, displays, and form factor will all likely remain the same
âď¸ There could be some minor spec bumps, but thatâs it
đ The price might also go up due to component shortages
With all the hype around the Galaxy Z Fold 8, itâs easy to forget that Samsung also has a new Galaxy Z Flip 8 also coming out soon. Set to be unveiled on July 22, the phone marks yet another entry in Samsungâs more accessible Galaxy Z Flip series that looks like a normal phone when open, and shrinks to a perfectly-pocketable 4-inch square when closed.
But whatâs new this year? Leaks have revealed a lot of details around Samsungâs other two foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, but not nearly as much for the Flip 8. Sure, we know what itâll look like and how much itâll likely cost, but it also sounds like there wonât be much thatâs actually new.
Instead, it seems like Samsung is making a new Galaxy Flip just to make a new Galaxy Flip. That way, if you want to go buy one, thereâll be a new one on the shelf.
Hereâs what weâve heard about the Galaxy Z Flip 8 so far, according to rumors and leaks.
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đ§ Galaxy Z Flip 8: what we (think we) know
đ Identical to the Z Flip 7 (save for 0.1mm). By the looks of it, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be identical to the Z Flip 7. There are some reports suggesting itâll be around 8 grams lighter and a mere 0.1mm thinner when open, but otherwise, expect the same phone as we saw last year. Of course, itâll likely ship in some new colors, whichâll be nice for sprucing things up.
đ¤ A smaller crease. Samsung has been working on a new hinge mechanism for this yearâs foldable lineup, according to rumors. That means if the Z Flip 8 gets it, the crease in the middle of the screen could be less-pronounced. Itâs unclear if thisâll be the case, but so far, it sounds like it could fade away a bit on this yearâs Flip phone.
đ¸ Same cameras, same screens. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 had decent cameras, but nothing extraordinary. Unless Samsung revamps the post-processing algorithm on the Flip 8, it looks like the next Flip phone will take the same pictures and videos. Itâs set to come with the same 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP selfie shooter, with no changes in aperture or hardware. Display wise, the Flip 8 will be identical to the Flip 7 as well; thereâll be a 4.1-inch cover screen and a 6.9-inch foldable screen, both of which will sport thin bezels and AMOLED panels.
âď¸ More power under the hood. The same chip thatâll likely be found in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to land in the Flip 8. Itâs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which should offer some noticeable performance and efficiency gains compared to the Eynos 2500 that was used in last yearâs phone. The processor is expected to be paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
đ Same battery life, charging speed, and lack of MagSafe. The 4,300mAh battery inside the Flip 7 could last a full day on a charge, and we expect it to do the same in the Flip 8. Samsung wonât be upgrading this battery like itâs doing on the Fold 8, according to leaks, despite Motorola shoving a 5,000mAh in its latest flip phone. In addition, the same 25W charging speed is expected to hang around, as is the lack of magnetic Qi2 wireless charging.
đ A higher price. Due to all the RAM and component shortages out there, prices for almost every piece of consumer electronics is going up. As a result, rumor has it the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could cost more than the Flip 7. The price could go up from $1,099 to $1,199 for the base model, leading to even higher prices for more storage. We saw the Razr Ultra go up in price as well, so it wouldnât be surprising to see Samsung increase its price as well.
đ¤ Could this be the last one? There are some strange rumors floating around that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be the last clamshell foldable Samsung release. While itâs clear that most of its efforts are in developing the Fold series, it would be weird to see Samsung ditch the category altogether. Sales of the Flip 7 in the United States exceeded Fold 7 sales, so thereâs clearly still demand for the category. Perhaps Samsung will yank it from certain markets around the world next year, but at least for now, it seems like a safer bet to assume the Galaxy Z Flip is here to stay.
Galaxy Z Flip 8 coverage continues
Weâre less than two weeks away from Galaxy Unpacked in London, where Samsung is expected to announce the Flip 8 alongside its Fold 8 series, the Galaxy Watch 9, the Watch Ultra 2, and (potentially) new Galaxy Glasses. Keep it locked to The Shortcut - weâre following all the leaks and rumors in the run-up.
Max Buondonno is an editor at The Shortcut and co-host of The Shortcut Live. Heâs been reporting on the latest consumer technology since 2015, with his work featured on CNN Underscored, ZDNET, How-To Geek, XDA, TheStreet, and more. Follow him on X @LegendaryScoop and Instagram @LegendaryScoop.