Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price, and Specifications
Samsung’s next clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, is expected to launch soon, bringing a range of upgrades over last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 7. While Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed pricing or full specifications yet, a steady stream of leaks has already painted a fairly detailed picture of what to expect.
Based on current rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to closely resemble its predecessor in overall design, likely retaining a similar form factor, rear camera placement, and display setup to previous Flip-series phones, with the real upgrades happening under the hood rather than through a dramatic redesign.
Here’s a complete roundup of everything currently known about the Galaxy Z Flip 8’s launch date, pricing, and specifications.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launch Date
Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 22 in London, where the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is widely expected to make its debut. The event is scheduled to begin at 2pm BST, which translates to 6:30pm IST for viewers in India.
Alongside the Flip 8, Samsung is also expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and new additions to its wearable lineup, including the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, all at the same event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Expected Price
Samsung has yet to officially disclose pricing for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, but recent leaks suggest the 256GB variant could be priced at EUR 1,299, roughly Rs. 1,41,000, in European markets. A higher-capacity 512GB model is rumored to carry a starting price of EUR 1,499, approximately Rs. 1,60,000.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Specifications
Display
While Samsung hasn’t confirmed official display specifications, current leaks point to a 6.9-inch foldable inner display featuring a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness reaching up to 2,600 nits, figures that would represent a solid step up in both visual quality and outdoor usability compared to the current model.
The phone is also expected to retain its 4.1-inch cover screen, though this external display is rumored to gain an upgraded 120Hz refresh rate as well, bringing it in line with the smoother performance of the main display.
Performance and Software
Samsung appears to be continuing its dual-chip strategy with the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Reports suggest the device will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in markets such as the US and China, while Europe and India could instead receive a variant powered by Samsung’s own 2nm Exynos 2600 chipset. For comparison, last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 used Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset across the board.
The device is expected to include 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM as standard, paired with either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, depending on the variant chosen.
On the software side, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumored to ship with Android 17, layered with Samsung’s One UI 9 interface right out of the box. Samsung is also expected to extend its long-term software support commitment, potentially guaranteeing up to seven years of OS updates for this model, continuing the company’s push toward longer device longevity.
Camera and Battery
On the camera front, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumored to retain largely the same rear camera hardware as its predecessor, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Up front, a 10-megapixel selfie camera is expected to handle video calls and self-portraits.
Battery capacity is also expected to remain unchanged at 4,300mAh, with charging speeds staying consistent at 25W, matching the Flip 7’s specifications rather than introducing a major upgrade in this area.
Where the Flip 8 may stand out is in its physical dimensions. Leaks suggest the device could be noticeably thinner and lighter than its predecessor, measuring approximately 6.1mm thick when unfolded and 13.2mm when folded, while weighing around 180 grams, down from the Flip 7’s 188 grams.
What to Expect Overall
Taken together, these leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will focus its improvements on performance, display quality, and a slimmer, lighter build, rather than dramatically overhauling the camera system or battery capacity. With Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked event now confirmed, official pricing and full specifications should be available soon, giving a clearer picture of how these rumored upgrades translate into the final retail device.
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