Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Refines The Compact Foldable Experience
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a phone that folds in half.
It is lighter and thinner than the previous model.
When closed, it is small enough to fit easily into a pocket.
Its outside screen can now run apps, show notifications and use widgets.
This means you do not always need to open the phone.
The cameras can be used in creative ways, including hands-free video recording.
The phone works quickly for everyday tasks, videos and games.
Its battery lasts well, but charging is not faster.
The reviewer says it is one of the best small foldable phones, even though the ultra-wide camera was not improved.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 weighs 180 grams and measures 6.1mm when unfolded.
Its larger cover screen now supports apps, widgets, notifications and a full Quick Panel.
The phone retains 50MP main and 12MP ultra-wide cameras, with flexible hands-free shooting modes.
Samsung keeps the 4,300mAh battery and charging speed unchanged from the previous model.
The review praises the Flip8’s portability and performance but criticizes its unchanged ultra-wide camera.
- Who
- Samsung and users of the Galaxy Z Flip8.
- What
- Samsung launched a slimmer, lighter foldable smartphone with a more capable cover-screen interface and flexible camera features.
- When
- The review is based on five days of use; the articles do not specify a publication or launch date.
- Where
- The phone is designed for mobile use, including its cover screen and pocketable folded form; no specific location is given.
- Why
- The upgrades aim to make the compact foldable easier to use without opening it, while retaining flagship performance and portability.
What Impresses
What Falls Short
Design and portability
What Impresses
The phone is slimmer, lighter and highly pocketable, while retaining the distinctive folding design.
What Falls Short
The review identifies no major design failure but says Samsung has largely reached the current limits of the Flip form.
Cover-screen experience
What Impresses
The larger cover screen offers apps, widgets, notifications and settings, enabling a useful one-handed experience without opening the phone.
What Falls Short
The expanded cover-screen functions do not eliminate the need for the main display in every situation.
Camera and battery upgrades
What Impresses
FlexCam, rear-camera selfies, landscape 4K recording and horizontal lock provide versatile, hands-free shooting; battery life caused no issues.
What Falls Short
The 12MP ultra-wide camera remains unchanged, the 24MP option is unavailable for that camera, and charging speed has not improved.
- Device
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Price
- Upwards of ₹124,999 for 256GB+12GB and higher configurations
- Weight
- 180 grams, eight grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7
- Thickness
- 6.1mm when fully unfolded
- Battery
- 4,300mAh, unchanged from the previous model
- Cameras
- 50MP main camera and 12MP ultra-wide camera
- Cover screen
- Supports an app drawer, Quick Panel, notifications, widgets and camera previews
- Processor variant
- Exynos 2600 customised for Galaxy