Galaxy Z Flip 8 with thinner, lighter design may be on the cards

According to reports, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 received good reception from both general users and critics, and now it seems the company is working on their successor editions. Early reports claim that, owing to the success of the previous generation, Samsung plans to ship 10 percent more units of the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in 2026.

The Z Fold 7 arrived with major improvements to its design, but there were not many significant changes on the Z Flip 7. A new report now reveals that the Z Flip 8 will come with significant design changes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8’s expected dimensions

According to South Korean publication The Bell, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be 10 percent thinner than the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Based on this information, it can be said that the Z Flip 8 could measure around 6mm and 12mm when folded and unfolded, respectively. It could also be lighter, weighing around 170 grams.

In comparison, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 measures 6.5mm and 13.7mm when folded and unfolded and weighs 188 grams. The new design changes on the Z Flip 8 could possibly help Samsung achieve combined sales of 6.7 million units for the Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8.

Apple is expected to unveil its first book-style foldable iPhone in September 2026. Before its launch, Samsung is expected to further strengthen its presence in the foldable market and attain a larger market share.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to feature a new chip

According to a recent report, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be powered by a new 2nm Snapdragon chip, which will reportedly be manufactured by Samsung. The chipset’s name is yet to be revealed. At present, there is no information about the other specifications of the phone.

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