Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: All the Rumoured Specs, Prices and Launch Details

Samsung’s next big foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, is expected to make its grand entrance at the Galaxy Unpacked showcase in London on 22 July 2026. The event is slated to kick off at 2 pm BST (that’s 6:30 pm for us in India), so mark your calendars – you’ll want to be there, even if it’s just virtually.

Let’s talk money first, because that’s what most of us are curious about. Leaked pricing suggests a starting price of €1,299 (roughly ₹1,41,000) for the 256 GB variant, while the 512 GB model could cost about €1,499 (≈ ₹1,60,000). Keep in mind these numbers are still rumours – Samsung hasn’t confirmed a single digit yet.

On the design front, the Flip 8 appears to retain the same 6.9‑inch foldable inner display we fell in love with on the Flip 7, but Samsung is bumping the refresh rate up to a buttery‑smooth 120 Hz adaptive rate. Even more eye‑catching is the claimed peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits – bright enough to read outdoors on a sunny day without squinting. The outer cover screen is set to be a 4.1‑inch panel, also sporting 120 Hz, giving you that quick‑glance convenience.

Battery life should stay familiar, with a 4,300 mAh cell (the same capacity as the Flip 7) and 25 W fast‑charging support. It’s not a massive jump, but paired with the new efficiency‑focused chipsets, it should feel snappier.

Speaking of chipsets, Samsung is reportedly returning to its dual‑chip strategy. If you’re in the US or China, you’ll likely get the brand‑new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. European and Indian buyers, on the other hand, might see the home‑grown Exynos 2600 built on a 2 nm process. Both versions will be paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offer 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage – plenty of room for apps, photos, and that inevitable cache of memes.

Under the hood, the software side will run Android 17 wrapped in Samsung’s One UI 9. The company is promising a whopping seven years of OS updates, which is a nice reassurance for a device that’s bound to be pricey.

Camera‑wise, Samsung isn’t shaking things up dramatically. Expect a 50 MP primary sensor backed by a 12 MP ultra‑wide lens on the rear, and a 10 MP selfie shooter on the front. It’s essentially the same hardware as the Flip 7, refined with software tweaks.

Physical dimensions get a subtle trim – the phone should measure about 6.1 mm when unfolded and 13.2 mm when folded, shedding a few grams to land at roughly 180 g (down from 188 g on the previous model). Not a massive difference, but every gram counts when you’re constantly flipping the phone in and out of your pocket.

Alongside the Flip 8, Samsung will likely unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, its larger sibling, plus a Fold 8 Ultra, the new Watch 9 series and Watch Ultra 2. It’s shaping up to be a packed Unpacked event.

All in all, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 feels like an evolutionary step rather than a revolution – more polish, a few performance upgrades, and a price tag that reflects its premium, foldable nature. Until Samsung officially confirms the details, we’ll have to treat these numbers as educated guesses, but the excitement is real.