Phones

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

Samsung’s current-generation clamshell: a 6.9-inch phone that folds down to 85.7 mm tall and 13.1 mm thick, with a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps while it is shut.

Official website

Three Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 units: one folded from behind, one standing half-open showing the inner screen and hinge, and one held showing the cover display with the two rear cameras inside it — Samsung

At a glance

Best forPeople who want a normal-size Android phone that folds into a much shorter footprint, and will take two rear cameras to get it
Starting priceUSD 1199
Key differentiatorFolds to 85.7 mm tall and 13.1 mm thick at 180 g, with a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps and the two rear cameras set inside it

Quick take

Consider it if you want a full-size 6.9-inch Android phone that folds into a pocketable square, at 180 g and 13.1 mm folded, with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates published. The trade is the one every clamshell makes: two rear cameras with no telephoto, an IP48 rating Samsung says is not for the beach or the pool, and a 4.1-inch cover screen that cannot stand in for the one inside.

Good fit if

You want a phone that folds to 85.7 mm tall and 13.1 mm thick
You want a foldable that weighs 180 g
You want 55% of a charge in around 30 minutes
A published update window matters: seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates
You want a 4.1-inch cover screen that runs apps without opening the phone

Consider another option if

You want a book-style foldable that opens into a larger screen; this opens into an ordinary 6.9-inch phone
You want a telephoto lens; this has a wide and an ultra-wide only
You want IP68; this is rated IP48, and Samsung does not advise beach or pool use
The Galaxy Z Flip7 is the previous generation from $1,099.99, and carries the same 4,300 mAh capacity
13.1 mm folded is still thick in a pocket

Key facts

PriceFrom $1,199.99 (256GB); $1,399.99 at 512GB
DisplayMain 6.9-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080 (tall x wide) at 400 ppi, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz), Vision Booster; 2,600 nits peak brightness. Samsung measures 6.9 inches as a full rectangle and 6.8 inches accounting for the rounded corners
Cover display4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 1048 x 948 (tall x wide) at 342 ppi, 60/120Hz refresh rate, Vision Booster. Samsung measures 4.1 inches in the full rectangular form
Size and weightFolded 85.7 mm tall x 75.4 wide x 13.1 deep; unfolded 166.9 tall x 75.4 wide x 6.1 deep; 180 g
Fold typeClamshell foldable: folds inward across the short axis, with a cover display on the outside
Battery life4,300 mAh typical dual battery (rated 4,174 mAh)
ChipExynos 2600
Camera systemRear dual camera: 50MP wide-angle (Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.0 um pixels, 85 degree FOV, 2x optical-quality zoom) and 12MP ultra-wide (F2.2, 1.12 um, 123 degrees); 10MP selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 um, 85 degrees)
Operating systemAndroid 17 with One UI 9
ChargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging with 15W; Wireless PowerShare
Storage256GB and 512GB, both with 12GB of memory; Samsung notes memory options may vary by market
Software supportSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from the initial global launch date; Samsung notes the timing may vary by device model, network provider and market
Water resistanceIP48, based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use and notes water resistance is not permanent

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8

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Gallery

Close view of the folded Galaxy Z Flip8 cover panel: the wide and ultra-wide lenses and the flash sit inside the edge-to-edge FlexWindow, which is showing the camera preview — Samsung

Galaxy Z Flip8 closed and seen edge-on across a palm, showing the hinge seam and how thick the phone is when folded — Samsung

Galaxy Z Flip8 folded with a lock screen and widgets on the FlexWindow, fanned against other cover-screen layouts including weather, photos and a calendar — Samsung

Alternatives

Apple iPhone Duo

Apple's first folding iPhone: a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch screen inside, with a 48MP Dual Fusion camera and the A20 Pro chip.

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Google Pixel 10

Google's 6.3-inch Android phone, with three rear cameras including a 5x telephoto, the Tensor G5 chip and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro

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