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Samsung
Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Exynos 2600
- 180 g
- 4300 mAh
- From $1,200
- Model number
- SM-F776U
Available colors
Selected: Mint
Physical specifications
Folded
4.1"
Display size
180 g
Weight
85.7 mm
Height
75.4 mm
Width
13.1 mm
Thickness
—
Aspect ratio
Unfolded
6.9"
Display size
180 g
Weight
166.9 mm
Height
75.4 mm
Width
6.1 mm
Thickness
20:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- July 22, 2026
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Starting price
- $1,200
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB
Display
- Display size
- 6.9"
- Cover display size
- 4.1"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Cover display technology
- Super AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2520 × 1080
- Cover resolution
- 1048 × 948
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Cover refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
- Chipset
- Exynos 2600
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 4300 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4174 mAh
- Wired charging
- 25 W
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Charging standard
- 25W wired charging, Fast Wireless Charging 15W, Wireless PowerShare
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Front cameras
- Selfie · 10 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Frame
- Armor Aluminum
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Ingress protection
- IP48
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB‑C
- NFC
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
Samsung’s thinnest, lightest Flip yet with a more capable FlexWindow and solid Snapdragon-class speed, tempered by unchanged cameras and battery capacity, slower 25W charging, a higher price, and still-thin long-term durability evidence.
Category scores
Camera
7.0
Capable Flip7-class dual cameras plus FlexCam, Horizon Lock, and My FanCam for social clips; digital crop softness and no telephoto keep imaging mid-pack.
Battery and charging
7.0
Same 4,300 mAh class with silicon-carbon enabling thinness, not capacity; 25W charging and mixed-day stamina remain early.
Performance
8.5
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 feels flagship-smooth in US hands-ons; regional Exynos splits and sustained thermals need more data.
Handling and portability
9.0
180 g thinnest Flip carry, one-handed cover use, and pocketability dominate launch praise.
Build quality
8.0
Flex Titanium hinge feel and crease progress stand out; IP48 and long-term durability remain limited launch evidence.
Value
7.0
Strong compact Flip experience at $1,199.99, but a $100 hike for iterative upgrades weakens the Flip7 upgrade case.
Strengths
- Thinnest and lightest Samsung Flip yet with easier one-handed open and pocket carry
- More useful FlexWindow with native gestures, app drawer, and richer Now Brief / Galaxy AI access
- Flex Mode camera habits retained, with Horizon Lock and My FanCam for social video
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance in Snapdragon markets
Weaknesses
- Camera hardware unchanged from Flip7 with no dedicated telephoto
- Same battery capacity class and 25W charging while Fold8 moves to 45W
- Cover apps still curated; full any-app cover use still needs workarounds
- Price up $100 for an iterative generation with unfinished long-term evidence
Best for
- Pocket-first buyers who want closed-phone living on the FlexWindow
- Upgraders leaving older Flips or large slabs mainly for compact carry
- People who shoot FlexCam selfies, concerts, or crowded events and may use My FanCam for social clips
- Shoppers choosing Flip8 versus Fold8 who prioritize clamshell pocketability
Less suitable for
- Flip7 keepers seeking a major camera, battery, or charging leap
- Photography-first buyers who need optical zoom or Ultra-tier imaging
- People waiting for months of durability, heating, and battery community data
- Buyers who want book-style multitasking and should look at Fold8 instead
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy Z Flip5 or Flip6
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Thinner carry, stronger cover software, and current flagship silicon are meaningful if your Flip already feels dated.
Current device: Galaxy Z Flip7
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Upgrade mainly for thinness and FlexWindow AI polish; stay if cameras, battery, and price matter more.
Current device: Large slab flagship users
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Trial folded thickness in store — pocket relief is the clearest Flip8 pitch versus tall slabs.
Current device: Shoppers deciding between Flip8 and Fold8
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Flip8 for clamshell pocketability and Flex Mode; Fold8 for wider closed use and book multitasking.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight. Based on folded dimensions.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.
Gaming
Insufficient dataThe available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.
Bottom line
Launch-period reviewer consensus casts Galaxy Z Flip8 as Samsung’s sleekest compact foldable yet — thinner, lighter, and more usable while closed — without a camera or battery-capacity leap to match the $100 higher starting price. My FanCam stands out as a practical Gallery AI rescue for reframing crowded-event videos after the fact, though hands-ons treat it as a soft, social-ready crop rather than professional editing. Flip8 looks most compelling for pocket-first buyers and older Flip or slab upgraders who want FlexWindow polish; Flip7 keepers and zoom-first shoppers have the clearest reasons to skip this generation or choose Fold8 / an S Ultra instead.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- MintPinkGraphiteCream
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Model variants
- SM-F776U
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