Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: Thinner, Smarter FlexWindow, Same Battery
Thinner flip phone, expanded cover display, but no camera or battery upgrade.
Deep Dive
Samsung's $1,199 Galaxy Z Flip8 features a 6.1mm thin design, lighter 180g body, and expanded FlexWindow with Now Brief cards and up to 50 apps via Labs. It retains the same 4,300mAh battery, 50MP main camera, and 12MP ultrawide. The Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor powers One UI 9 with AI privacy controls. Preorders open for Graphite, Cream, and Pink, with Mint exclusive to Samsung.com.
Key Points
- Thinner design (6.1mm) and lighter weight (180g) with stronger hinge.
- FlexWindow supports now up to 50 apps via Labs and introduces Now Brief AI cards.
- Same 4,300mAh battery and 50MP/12MP cameras; upgraded chipset (Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5).
Why It Matters
A practical refinement for flip fans, but lacking battery or camera upgrades may disappoint upgraders.