The flip revolution or should I say comeback is happening. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to be unveiled this Summer, and even though the official launch is months away, we already know a lot about Samsung’s new flip flagship.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 expected differences:
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Similar design, probably thinner and more compact | The well-known clamshell flip design, smaller cover and inner screens |
| Could be lighter but not by much | A tad heavier at 187 grams |
| New processor, probably Exynos 2600 (2nm) | Two generations old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Same camera system | Dual camera system on the back – 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide |
| Probably the same battery and charging | Smaller 4000 mAh battery, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless |
| New colors | Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Black, White, Peach |
*based on leaks and rumors
Table of Contents:
Design and Size
Big changes
Comparing the Z Flip 8 to last generation was a bit underwhelming, as there are not many expected upgrades. However, when we look one additional year back, it seems that the new flip will be a big step up.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Thickness Unfolded: 6.5 mm Folded: 13.7 mm |
Thickness Unfolded: 6.9 mm Folded: 14.9 mm |
| Dimensions Unfolded: 166.7 x 75.2 mm Folded: 85.5 x 75.2 mm |
Dimensions Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 mm |
| Weight Around 180 grams (one rumor places it at 150 grams) |
Weight 187 grams |
*based on leaks and rumors
When it comes to materials, I don’t expect huge differences, despite the two-year gap. Of course, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 features smaller inner and cover screens, so this will for sure impact design. Speaking of the displays…
Display Differences
Samsung made some changes to the Flip series displays last year, and compared to the Z Flip 6, the new phone will have larger inner and cover screens. The main screen is expected to be 6.9-inches, same as last year but 0.2-inches bigger than what the Z Flip 6 has on board. The cover screen will be bigger as well, 4.1 inches, compared to the smallish 3.4 inches on the Z Flip 6.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Size Main: 6.9″ Cover: 4.1″ |
Size Main: 6.7″ Cover: 3.4″ |
| Brightness 2600 nits (peak) |
Brightness 2600 nits (peak) |
*based on leaks and rumors
As for the refresh rate, bezel size and other technical details about the screen of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 most of those remain unchanged. This includes the 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, the 2600 nits of brightness, and the bezels. In terms of biometrics, Samsung will most likely use the same side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor as the one on the Galaxy Z Flip 6, and the models before it.
Performance and Software
Snapdragon for the last time?
The new Samsung silicon is quite good actually and there will be a gap to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but we have to measure it in our lab to pass final judgement.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Chip Exynos 2600 |
Chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process 2nm |
Process 4nm |
| RAM, Storage 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5X RAM |
RAM, Storage 12/128GB 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5X RAM |
*based on leaks and rumors
In terms of RAM and storage things are almost identical. I say almost, because the Galaxy Flip series lost the 128GB base storage option last year and now starts at 256GB. I expect the Galaxy Z Flip 8 to continue this trend. The Z Flip 6, on the other hand, starts at 128GB onboard storage. Both phones have 12GB of RAM.
Camera
Same old, Same old
Sounds familiar? That’s because the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has the exact same setup. Things can, of course, change as we’re in the early rumor stages still, but don’t hold your breath.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Main 50 MP, f/1.8 23mm (wide) 1/1.57″ sensor size |
Main 50 MP, f/1.8 23mm (wide) 1/1.57″ sensor size |
| Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 13mm, 123˚ FOV 1/3.2″ sensor size |
Ultrawide 12 MP, f/2.2 13mm, 123˚ FOV 1/3.2″ sensor size |
| Selfie 10 MP, f/2.2 23mm (wide) 1/3.0″ sensor size |
Selfie 10 MP, f/2.2 23mm (wide) 1/3.0″ sensor size |
*based on leaks and rumors
Things nowadays revolve around algorithms, AI enhancements and software tools, so I’m pretty sure the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will take better pictures than its two-year old rival, but some testing and real-life samples comparison are needed to verify this hunch.
Battery Life and Charging
No silicon-carbon but 300mAh more
The battery inside the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be carried over from the last generation, meaning it will come equipped with a 4,300 mAh cell. This is still 300 mAh more than the 4,000 mAh battery inside the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The Z Flip 6 managed a Battery Life Estimate of 6 hours and 45 minutes in our composite battery test, which puts it in 93rd place among phones tested in the past 2 years, way below the average mark of around 7 and a half hours. I hope the 300 mAh help the new model to climb a few places up the ladder.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Battery size 4,300 mAh |
Battery size 4,000 mAh |
|
Charging speeds |
Charging speeds 25W wired 15W wireless charging USB-C |
*based on leaks and rumors
The charging situation is a bit frustrating. Samsung just refuses to update the speeds on its flip phones and both the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 support just 25W of wired charging, which I wouldn’t dare to call fast.
Specs Comparison
Here’s a quick preliminary specs comparison between the two flip phones.
| Galaxy Z Flip 8* | Galaxy Z Flip 6 |
|---|---|
| Size, weight Unfolded: 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.5 mm Folded: 85.5 x 75.2 x 13.7 mm 180 grams |
Size, weight Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm 187 grams |
| Screen Main: 6.9″ Cover: 4.1″ |
Screen Main: 6.7″ Cover: 3.4″ |
| Processor Exynos 2600 2nm |
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 4nm |
| Versions: 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5 |
Versions: 12/128GB 12/256GB 12/512GB LPDDR5 |
| Cameras: 50MP main 12MP ultra 10MP front |
Cameras: 50MP main 12MP ultra 10MP front |
| Battery: 4300 mAh |
Battery: 4000 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless |
Charging: USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless |
*based on leaks and rumors
Summary
Should you upgrade and get the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 if you already own the Z Flip 6? Probably not. There are some improvements in the chipset and screen departments, but they won’t change the overall user experience enough to justify an upgrade.
Of course, if you want the best flip phone out there from Samsung, I can’t stop you on your way to the store. The Z Flip 8 is shaping up to be a solid device, despite the lack of meaningful upgrades, and it will be thinner and lighter. For some people that might be enough to return their old Z Flip 6 and trade-in for the new model.
We’ll be updating this comparison with new information regularly, so be sure to check back.
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