Galaxy z flip 8 expected to offer minor upgrades over z flip 7

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 8 foldable smartphone is rumored to offer only minor upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Design and display

Leaked information suggests the Z Flip 8 may be slightly thinner and more compact than the Z Flip 7, with a potential weight reduction of around 8 grams. The clamshell flip design is expected to remain largely unchanged, with similar materials and button layouts.

Display-wise, there are no significant changes anticipated, with the main screen and cover screen likely to retain the same sizes as the Z Flip 7. The screens will likely feature the same 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 2600 nits of peak brightness, and bezels.

Performance and software

According to rumors, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 2600 chipset, built using a 2nm process. This is a slight upgrade over the Exynos 2500 used in the Z Flip 7, which was built using a 3nm process.

Memory and storage configurations are expected to remain the same as the Z Flip 7, with 12GB of RAM and two storage options (256GB and 512GB). The Z Flip 8 will likely run Android 16 with One UI 8.5 out of the box, with an Android 17 update arriving later in the summer or early fall.

Camera

Unsurprisingly, the camera setup on the Z Flip 8 is expected to be identical to the Z Flip 7, featuring a dual rear camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front-facing camera will likely remain a 10MP unit.

Battery life and charging

Leaked information suggests the Z Flip 8 will retain the same 4,300mAh battery as the Z Flip 7, with charging speeds expected to remain at 25W wired and 15W wireless.

Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 appears to be a minor iterative update over the Z Flip 7, with no groundbreaking new features or significant improvements. This may disappoint fans hoping for more substantial upgrades.