Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Samsung · Released July 22, 2026

Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung's 180 g flip gets a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but keeps a 4,300 mAh battery, 25W charging and no telephoto.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want the lightest, most pocketable flip with flagship speed. It weighs 180 g, switches back to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and lasted 18 h 15 min in one video test. Skip it if battery and charging matter: it lasted 12 h 50 min in one web test to the Razr Ultra (2026)'s 16 h 20 min, and 25W charging reached only 54% in 30 minutes in another test. The 50MP and 12MP cameras are unchanged with no telephoto, and IP48 gives little dust protection.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP · Dual camera
Wired charging
25W
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Wireless charging
15W
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
6.9" (175 mm)
Resolution
FHD
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
Exynos 2600
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256/512GB
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
Wired charge
25 W
Wireless
15 W
Body
Dimensions
unfolded 75.4×166.9×6.1mm folded 75.4×85.7×13.1mm 180g (slimmest/lightest Flip)
IP rating
IP48
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.9" (175 mm) · 120 HzDynamic AMOLED 2X
ChipsetExynos 260012 GB RAM
RAM / storage12 GB · 256/512GB
Battery4,300 mAh25W wired · 15W wireless
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want the lightest, most pocketable flip with flagship speed. It weighs 180 g, switches back to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and lasted 18 h 15 min in one video test. Skip it if battery and charging matter: it lasted 12 h 50 min in one web test to the Razr Ultra (2026)'s 16 h 20 min, and 25W charging reached only 54% in 30 minutes in another test. The 50MP and 12MP cameras are unchanged with no telephoto, and IP48 gives little dust protection.

Best for

Flip phone buyers who want the lightest flagship flip and pay Best Buy's $1,049.99

Not for

Battery-first buyers; the Razr Ultra 2026 lasted 16 h 20 min in Tom's Guide's test

Main strengthThin, light 180 g build
Main weaknessBattery is weaker than rival flips
Reasons to buy
Thin, light 180 g build
Most powerful flip phone at launch
Cover screen software gained useful features
Lasted 18 h 15 min in one video test
Reasons to avoid
Battery is weaker than rival flips
Slow 25W charging
No zoom camera and cameras unchanged
List price went up
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewThe Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s frictionDominic Preston · Aug 2026

Works best when the small screen forces you to use the phone less.

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Android Central4/5
Article · Full reviewTwo weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 almost made me forget about the Motorola RazrDerrek Lee · Aug 2026

Mostly unchanged, but still a charming flip that held its own against the Razr.

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CNET8/10
Article · Full reviewGalaxy Z Flip 8 Review: I Adore the Thin Look, but Not the PriceMike Sorrentino · Aug 2026

Thinnest, most refined Samsung flip, but no better battery or cameras for more money.

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MrMobile [Michael Fisher] · Sep 2026Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Flip Rolls OnWatch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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AlternativeZTE nubia Flip2
Display
6.9"6.9"
Chipset
Exynos 26006.9″ display, Dimensity 7300X chipset, 4325 mAh battery, 512 GB storage, 12 GB RAM
Battery
43004325
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
This deviceGalaxy Z Flip8
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Xiaomi MIX Flip 2
AlternativeXiaomi MIX Flip 2
Display
6.9"6.86"
Chipset
Exynos 2600Snapdragon 8 Elite
Battery
43005165
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This deviceGalaxy Z Flip8
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Chipset
Exynos 260051
Battery
43004500
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Product data

Full specifications

10 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Main camera

Modules
50 MP · Dual camera

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
25W
Wireless charging
15W

Body

Dimensions
unfolded 75.4×166.9×6.1mm folded 75.4×85.7×13.1mm 180g (slimmest/lightest Flip)
Form factor
Flip
Water & dust resistance
IP48

Launch & Software

Released
2026-07-22
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