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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Get Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want a 6.9-inch phone that folds in half: at 180 grams it's Samsung's lightest Flip, from $1,199.99.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get Galaxy Z Flip8 if you want a 6.9-inch phone that folds in half: at 180 grams it's Samsung's lightest Flip, from $1,199.99. Closed, it's 85.7 mm tall and 13.1 mm thick, with a 4.1-inch cover screen. The trade-offs are no telephoto, no 8K video, an IP48 rating and a 4300 mAh battery that charges at 25W. Skip it for Fold8 if you want a 7.6-inch screen that opens like a book.
Who it is for
- People who want a big screen in a small pocket. Flip8 opens to 6.9 inches and closes to 85.7 × 75.4 mm.
- Anyone who'd rather not unfold for every glance. A 4.1-inch cover screen sits on the outside, at 948 × 1048 and up to 120Hz.
- Buyers who want a Galaxy foldable without paying Fold prices. Flip8 starts at $1,199.99, below Fold8, with the same chip.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who zooms. There's no telephoto: the 50MP main camera gives 2x optical-quality zoom, and digital zoom stops at 10x.
- People who want a bigger folding screen. Fold8 opens like a book to a 7.6-inch display.
- Anyone who needs 1TB. Flip8 stops at 512GB, with 12GB of RAM in both sizes.
What sets it apart
- Samsung's lightest and thinnest Flip, by its own account: 180 grams, and 6.1 mm thick open.
- A 6.9-inch FHD+ main screen at 1080 × 2520 (400 ppi, 1–120Hz) and a 4.1-inch cover screen at 948 × 1048 (342 ppi, 60 or 120Hz).
- A 50MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS and Dual Pixel AF, plus a 12MP ultrawide with a 123° view.
Caveats
- IP48 is a water rating without dust protection, and Samsung advises keeping Flip8 away from the beach and the pool.
- The 25W adapter is sold separately, and Samsung's charging figure assumes it.
- Samsung gives no peak brightness, update period or battery life in hours for Flip8.
Key specs
In the same order on every phone page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | Main 6.9-inch as a full rectangle, 6.8-inch with rounded corners; cover 4.1-inch as a full rectangle, 4.0-inch with rounded corners (US Flip8 page) | Samsung Newsroom; Samsung US Galaxy Z Flip8 page |
| Screen type | Main: FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Cover: HD+ Super AMOLED. Both with Vision Booster | Samsung Newsroom |
| Resolution | Main 1080 × 2520 at 400 ppi; cover 948 × 1048 at 342 ppi | Samsung Newsroom |
| Refresh rate | Main adaptive 1–120Hz; cover 60 or 120Hz | Samsung Newsroom |
| Dimensions | Open 166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm; folded 85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm | Samsung Newsroom |
| Weight | 180 g | Samsung NewsroomSamsung calls it its lightest Flip; weight may vary by country or region. |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screen, glass-fiber-reinforced polymer back, Armor Aluminum frame | Samsung Newsroom |
| Colors | Pink, Graphite, Cream; Mint online only at Samsung.com | Samsung Newsroom |
| Water and dust resistance | IP48 | Samsung NewsroomTested to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; Samsung says it isn't meant for the beach or the pool. |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Samsung Newsroom |
| RAM | 12GB with 256GB or 512GB | Samsung Newsroom |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | Samsung Newsroom |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.0 μm, 85°; 12MP ultrawide, F2.2, 1.12 μm, 123°; no telephoto | Samsung Newsroom |
| Zoom | 2x optical-quality on the main camera; 10x digital; no optical telephoto | Samsung Newsroom |
| Front camera | 10MP F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85° | Samsung Newsroom |
| Video | Rear 4K at 60fps; selfie 4K at 60fps | Samsung Newsroom |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh typical (dual battery); 4174 mAh rated | Samsung Newsroom |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable | Samsung NewsroomAdapter sold separately. |
| Wireless charging | Fast wireless charging at 15W; Wireless PowerShare | Samsung Newsroom |
| Operating system | Android 17 with One UI 9 | Samsung Newsroom |
| Cellular | 5G and LTE, by market and carrier | Samsung Newsroom |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 | Samsung NewsroomFold8 and Fold8 Ultra have Bluetooth 6.0. |
| Ports | USB-C (3A cable for fast charging); no 3.5 mm headphone jack listed | Samsung Newsroom |
| SIM | SIM and eSIM | Samsung Newsroom |
| US starting price | From $1,199.99 | Samsung Newsroom |
| Price band | Flagship foldable ($1,100–$1,300 US start) | Based on the $1,199.99 starting price |
| Announced | 22 July 2026; pre-orders ran 22 July to 7 August 2026 | Samsung Newsroom |
| Availability | On sale from 7 August 2026 at Amazon.com, carriers, Best Buy and Samsung.com | Samsung Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cover screen size | 4.1-inch as a full rectangle (Samsung Newsroom); 4.0-inch accounting for the rounded corners (Samsung's US Flip8 page) | Samsung Newsroom; Samsung US Galaxy Z Flip8 page |
| Amazon listing | B0H12689VV: unlocked, 512GB, Cream. Both Flip8 storage sizes have 12GB of RAM | Amazon.com listing, accessed 2026-09-22 |
Half the size when closed, and what that costs
Open, Flip8 is a 166.9 × 75.4 mm phone with a 6.9-inch screen, just 6.1 mm thick. Folded, it shrinks to 85.7 × 75.4 mm, about half the footprint, which is the point of a flip phone, and there’s a 4.1-inch screen on the outside for when it’s shut.
| Trade-off | Flip8 |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 13.1 mm folded, about twice its 6.1 mm open |
| Water and dust | IP48: up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water, no dust rating |
| Battery | 4300 mAh (4174 mAh rated) |
| Charging | 25W wired (55% in about 30 minutes); 15W wireless |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB |
The fold also puts a crease across the middle of the 6.9-inch screen. How much you’ll notice it is something to judge with the phone in your hand, in a store.
Flip8 or Fold8?
Flip8 costs less to start than Fold8, and it doesn’t skimp on the chip: both run Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. What Fold8 adds is a book-style 7.6-inch inner screen and Bluetooth 6.0 instead of 5.4. Galaxy Z Fold8 has the details.
Cameras
| Camera | Flip8 |
|---|---|
| Main | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, 85° |
| Ultrawide | 12MP, f/2.2, 123° |
| Zoom | 2x optical-quality; up to 10x digital |
| Selfie | 10MP, f/2.2, 85° |
| Video | 4K at 60fps, rear and selfie |
Software and connections
Flip8 runs Android 17 with One UI 9 on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, with 12GB of RAM. It has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G and LTE, a SIM slot plus eSIM, and USB-C; Samsung lists no headphone jack. Wireless PowerShare lets it charge other devices.
Price
Flip8 starts at $1,199.99 in the US with 256GB. It went on sale on 7 August 2026 at Amazon.com, carriers, Best Buy and Samsung.com, in Pink, Graphite and Cream, with Mint sold online only at Samsung.com. The Amazon listing is the unlocked 512GB model in Cream, not the 256GB model that the starting price refers to, so check which storage you’re paying for before you buy.
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Sources
- Amazon product listing — Galaxy Z Flip8 512GB Cream — accessed 2026-09-22
- Samsung Newsroom — Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 announcement and specifications — accessed 2026-09-22
- Samsung US — Galaxy Z Flip8 — accessed 2026-09-22
Frequently asked questions
Is the cover screen 4.1 or 4.0 inches?
Both, depending on how it's measured: 4.1 inches as a full rectangle, and 4.0 inches once the rounded corners are accounted for. The main screen works the same way, 6.9 inches or 6.8.
Does Flip8 have Bluetooth 6.0?
No. Flip8 has Bluetooth 5.4. Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra are the 2026 folds with Bluetooth 6.0.
Can Flip8 record 8K video?
No. The rear cameras and the selfie camera all top out at 4K at 60fps.
What is the back of Flip8 made of?
Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer. The cover screen is under Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the frame is Armor Aluminum.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 specs.