Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Leaks Show Changes, Price Hike

Samsung is expected to unveil a new generation of its clamshell foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, in London. However, detailed specifications leaked ahead of the launch suggest the device will be a largely iterative update, maintaining nearly identical hardware to its predecessor while introducing a higher price tag.

According to specifications reportedly obtained by the publication WinFuture from European retailer data, the Galaxy Z Flip 8's design and core components appear virtually unchanged from the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The phone is said to feature the same 6.9-inch 120Hz foldable main display and a 4.1-inch outer cover screen. The camera system is also reportedly identical, consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10-megapixel front-facing camera. The battery capacity is expected to remain at 4,300 mAh.

The primary internal upgrade is the new Samsung Exynos 2600 processor, which succeeds the Exynos 2500 used in the prior model. This shift has drawn attention because many industry observers and consumers were anticipating or hoping for the inclusion of a premium Qualcomm Snapdragon 8...