A calm, spec-by-spec look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: the 6.9-inch main screen and 4.1-inch FlexWindow, build and durability, chip and cameras, battery and charging, software support, and who it suits. Specs below are taken from the manufacturer and independent reviews.
Design & screens
A 6.9-inch screen that folds in half
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Opens to the size of a regular large-screen phone
- Folds in half to a small square for pockets and bags
At a glance: 6.9in – Main AMOLED display; 120Hz – Refresh rate; AMOLED – Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 4.1in – FlexWindow cover screen
A cover screen you can use closed
- The 4.1-inch FlexWindow sits on the outside of the phone
- Check notifications and use apps without opening it
- Reviewers found the cover screen easier to use this year
Thinner and light in the hand
- Armor FlexHinge, rated by Samsung for 200,000 folds
- Advanced Armor Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- IP48: handles water, but only limited dust protection
At a glance: 180g – Weight; 6.1mm – Thickness unfolded; 13.1mm – Thickness folded; IP48 – Water resistance rating
Four colours to choose from
- Graphite, Cream, Pink and Mint
- Storage options: 256GB or 512GB
- Storage can't be expanded, so pick the size carefully
Performance & cameras
A faster chip inside
- Exynos 2600 built on a 2nm process in most markets
- Some regions get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Every version comes with 12GB of RAM
At a glance: 2nm – Exynos 2600 process; 12GB – RAM; 512GB – Maximum storage; UFS 4.0 – Storage type
Two rear cameras, no zoom lens
- 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation
- 12MP ultra-wide for landscapes and group shots
- No telephoto, so zoomed shots are a weaker point
At a glance: 50MP – Main camera, f/1.8; 12MP – Ultra-wide, f/2.2; 10MP – Inner selfie camera; 4K60 – Video recording
Video on a flip phone
- 4K video at up to 60 frames per second
- 12MP ultra-wide for wider video shots
- The 10MP inner camera handles selfies and video calls
Battery & software
Battery and charging
- A 4,300mAh battery inside the compact body
- Supports both wired and wireless charging
- Charges through a USB-C port
At a glance: 4,300 – mAh battery; 25W – Wired charging; 15W – Wireless charging; USB-C – Charging port
Android 17 with One UI 9
- Ships with One UI 9 on top of Android 17
- Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates
- Galaxy AI includes Now Brief and Automated App Actions
Key numbers to remember
- Light enough to carry all day
- Seven years of updates is long for any phone
At a glance: 180g – Weight; 7 yrs – OS and security updates; 12GB – RAM; 200K – Folds the hinge is rated for
Who it suits
A good fit if you…
- Want a full-size phone that folds to pocket size
- Like checking messages on a cover screen without opening
- Value a light 180g phone with a 120Hz screen
- Want seven years of software updates
Consider another option if you…
- Shoot a lot of zoomed photos: there's no telephoto lens
- Need strong dust protection: IP48 is limited for dust
- Want fast charging: 25W wired is modest
- Want a tablet-sized screen: look at the Galaxy Z Fold8
Where to buy
Brand new, with UK import duty and VAT already included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. See today’s price and stock:
Specs checked on 11 October 2026. Questions? Our team is on live chat 11am–6pm UK time, every day.
