Galaxy Z Flip8 in Mint, Angle view

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Samsung

Galaxy Z Flip8

Phone2026Released
  • 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

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

Galaxy Z Flip8

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

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

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 considering

    Notes: 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 priorities

    Notes: Upgrade mainly for thinness and FlexWindow AI polish; stay if cameras, battery, and price matter more.

  • Current device: Large slab flagship users

    Recommendation: Worth considering

    Notes: 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 priorities

    Notes: 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

    Manageable

    One-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Good

    Generally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.

  • Carry comfort

    Balanced

    Weight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.

  • Reading and media

    Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.

  • Gaming

    Insufficient data

    The 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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