Galaxy Z Flip 8 Price, Specifications, Battery Life, Is it worth it?

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 was announced by Samsung on July 22, 2026 along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9, and Watch Ultra 2. It can be pre-ordered between July 23-August 13 and goes on sale on August 14 in Australia from Finder.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has received only minor upgrades. It is thinner and lighter, powered by the Exynos 2600, a redesigned FlexWindow screen on the cover, and Horizontal Lock stabilisation. It is also more expensive. The Flip 8 costs $150 to $250 more than the Flip 7 in Australia. Samsung says this is due to increased costs of components and memory.

The reviews are favourable. Notebookcheck calls it the best flip phone of 2026 and says it is in its own class, partly because Xiaomi and Oppo have no competing flip this year. Smartprix gives it 8.0 out of 10 and calls it the most complete Flip Samsung has built, but names charging speed as its most glaring flaw.

Below you will find a breakdown of all the specifications, pricing, testing, and verdict you could find. Where there were discrepancies, these have been noted. This isn't our own testing of the phone.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 costs $1,949 for the 12GB and 256GB model and $2,249 for the 12GB and 512GB model in Australia (RRP). The colours are Graphite, Cream, Pink and Mint, with Mint available online only.

In the US, Notebookcheck says the Flip 8 starts at about $1,200 and calls that a fair price. We did not find a US price table from Samsung itself in the sources we could read, so we treat the $1,200 figure as reported and not as a full price list. Leaked US prices for the Fold 8 line, reported by GSMArena on July 10, were $1,899 for the Fold 8 and $2,099 for the Fold 8 Ultra, but those were leaks and Samsung was said to be reviewing them, so we do not use them for the Flip.

The European prices were leaked before release and show it costs 1,149 pounds and 1,299 euros for the 256GB version. This is 100 pounds and euros more than the Flip 7. This is unofficial and we couldn't find out the final prices.

In India the prices are conflicting. The 256GB model costs 124,999 rupees but in the spec table it says 119,999. The 512GB model costs 144,999, although in the related products box it shows 114,999. Without knowing what the current price is, it is best to check Samsung India.

In Australia it is $150 to $250 more than the Flip 7. Samsung says this is due to increased component and memory costs. This is part of a trend with this entire line-up.

Across all the markets we could check, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is more expensive than the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Prices can fluctuate frequently depending on discounts and trade-in deals.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a 6.9 inch main screen and 4.1 inch cover screen. It weighs 180g and measures 6.1mm when open, and 13.1mm closed. It has an IP48 rating.

Smartprix says it is 8g lighter, 0.4mm thinner when open and 0.6mm thinner when closed. The inner screen is a 6.9 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz and peak brightness of 3,000 nits. The cover screen is a 4.1 inch Super AMOLED screen. It has a pixel density of 342ppi, variable refresh rate up to 120Hz, and peak brightness of 3,000 nits.

The cover screen is a highlight. Smartprix says it is brighter than on the Flip 7, rising from 2,600 to 3,000 nits, is easy to see outdoors and runs full apps. Its pixel density is lower than that of the inner screen at about 400ppi and lower than the 417ppi of the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra, a comparison Smartprix makes itself.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 does have a crease. It can be seen at certain angles, especially in landscape mode. It can't be seen in portrait mode. It is less noticeable than previous Flips. It has a solid hinge and a satisfying snapping shut.

The IP48 rating means it has some water resistance. However, it only has light splash resistance and doesn't have a great dust rating. If you're taking it to the beach or worksite this will be a consideration.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is powered by an Exynos 2600 chip. The Exynos 2600 chip (Indian variant) has a 10 core CPU with a max speed of 3.80GHz, and an Xclipse 960 GPU. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.x storage. The Indian variant wording is important as different regions can have different chips.

It scores 2,341,950 on the AnTuTu v11.1.0 benchmarking tool. This is below the average Galaxy S26 score of 2,667,878. It scores 2,878 on single-core and 10,138 on multi-core on the Geekbench 6. This is below the average Galaxy S26 score which is 3,061 (Single-core), and 10,064.8 (Multi-core).

The sustained performance is not as good. It scored 40.8% on the 3DMark Wildlife Extreme benchmark. This is well below the Galaxy S26's 67.6%. When gaming it started at above 115fps but decreased after 10-15mins as the CPU heated up. During normal use it was smooth with little lag or stutter in a short review period.

The performance is more than fast enough for most people. However, during extended use such as gaming or 4K recording for an hour, it will start to show its limits. The 6.1mm form factor will cause issues with keeping cool.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 can be up to twice as fast as the Motorola Razr 70 Plus (Snapdragon 8s Gen 3) in its benchmark tests, according to Notebookcheck, which adds that this applies to some workloads. It is a solid chip for a flip phone but because of the slim design the chip can't run at full power for long.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a 4,300 mAh battery. It can charge at 25W wired and 15W wirelessly. It can charge up to 55% in around 30 minutes.

During moderate to heavy usage, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 can last around 5-6 hours of screen-on time. Average day-to-day use can last around 6-7 hours, which is an estimate. Light use can last well over 7 hours. It takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes to fully charge. It suffers from the biggest drawback of the phone, it has poor charging. The battery life hasn't improved much.

25W charging is a bit slow for a phone of this price. As Smartprix says it is slower than competitors. However, if you're topping up frequently, the 55% in 30 minutes is a more accurate number.

It doesn't have native Qi2 MagSafe charging either. If you currently use MagSafe charging and mounts then you'd need extra accessories.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a 4,300 mAh battery. It can charge at 25W wired and 15W wirelessly. As we could read, there were no runtime tests.

A typical battery life for a flip phone. A day of ordinary use with some spare is typical. However, heavy gamers or those watching lots of videos will struggle.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a 50MP wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The main lens has an f/1.8 aperture and OIS. The ultra-wide lens has an f/2.2 aperture, 123 degree FoV, and no autofocus. The front camera is 10MP with an f/2.2 aperture and no autofocus. It can record up to 4K at 60fps.

The main camera is solid in daylight but struggles in low-light conditions. It suffers from noise and blurring. The ultra-wide is clean in daylight but has less dynamic range. It struggles in night time. The front camera is fairly average. The Smartprix reviewer preferred taking selfies with the main camera, using the cover screen as the viewfinder.

Using the cover screen as your viewfinder is one of the key reasons to purchase a flip phone. It means you can use the best camera for taking selfies.

The 12MP ultra-wide doesn't have autofocus. This means you can't take close-up shots like some of its competitors. This isn't a test result but a specification from Smartprix. If you take photos of small items or documents this will be a consideration.

We couldn't find any head-to-head testing of the camera against the Flip 7 or competitors.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 launched alongside a few other devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a brand new wide foldable phone. It has a passport like shape with a 7.6-inch main screen and 5.5-inch cover screen. It starts from $2,699 in Australia. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the renamed successor to the Z Fold 7, with an 8.0 inch main display and a 200 megapixel main camera, starting at $2,999.

Both Folds have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy whereas the Flip 8 uses the Exynos 2600. If you're reading global reviews this is something to bear in mind as the benchmarking results won't be the same on a Snapdragon foldable.

The Galaxy Watch 9 costs $649 for the 40mm model, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at $1,299. It has an in-built dive computer developed with Mares. All of the devices have increased in price due to component and memory costs, according to Finder.

Back to the Flip.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 comes with Android 17 and One UI 9. It has a 7 year update guarantee for OS and security updates. Smartprix says it has some great AI features.

Compared to Motorola, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 has a better update guarantee. Motorola's flagship foldables only have a 4 year security update and 3 major Android updates.

Considering the price of around $1,200 having a long update guarantee is important. If you're keeping a foldable for 5 or 6 years it will cost less per year. However, the update guarantee doesn't help the hinge or battery.

If you're interested in how One UI 9 works on other Galaxy phones, we have a rollout tracker.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 has only received minor upgrades. It is thinner and lighter, has a brighter cover screen, redesigned FlexWindow, and new chip.

The main difference is the price. It is $150 to $250 more expensive in Australia. The leaked European prices showed it to be 100 pounds/euros more.

If you own a Galaxy Z Flip 7 then there isn't a strong reason to upgrade based on the reviews. If you own an older flip such as the Flip 5 or 6 then the differences will add up. You'll get the new design, brighter cover screen, and longer update guarantee.

If you can get a Galaxy Z Flip 7 at a clear discount then this might be the better option. We didn't compare current prices.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is cheaper than the Motorola Razr 70 Plus. It can also perform better in some tests. However, the Motorola Razr 70 Plus is a mid-range phone in many aspects. The Motorola Razr 70 Ultra is much more expensive but has test results that do not impress compared with the Flip 8, according to Notebookcheck.

Smartprix compares the cover display with the Razr 60 Ultra's, noting that the Razr has a higher pixel density of 417ppi against the Flip 8's 342ppi.

Both outlets agree the flip market is thin. Notebookcheck says Xiaomi and Oppo have no competing flip this year, which leaves Samsung and Motorola as the main choices.

If you prefer a bigger or sharper cover screen, look at the Razr. If you value the update promise, the chip and the overall package, the reviews favor the Flip 8.

Pros: Extremely portable when folded. Solid hinge. Less crease than previous models. Full app support on cover screen. Great selfies using the cover screen. Smooth software. 7 year update guarantee. Great AI features. Good performance for the category.

Cons: Not much improvement in battery life. Slower charging than competitors. Only light splash resistance. Poor performance when gaming for extended periods. Cover keyboard needs improving.

Notebookcheck mentions it has great connectivity with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB 3.1 port. The audio is also top notch. They didn't mention any cons.

Yes: If you want a small phone, love the cover screen, and want to keep it for years. The update guarantee helps.

No: If you're a heavy gamer, take lots of videos, or are rough with your phones. Smartprix doesn't recommend for heavy users, gamers, or those who drop their phones.

No: If you own a Galaxy Z Flip 7 and are happy with it. It is only a minor upgrade and more expensive.

It depends on what you want. If you're looking for a regular slab phone for the same price then a foldable is a lifestyle choice. Often flagship slabs will have better cameras and battery for the price. We didn't compare with numbers.

Official US price list: We could only find it starts at around $1,200.

Final European prices: Only leaks were available.

India price: Conflicting information within one review.

Chip: The Indian model uses the Exynos 2600. We haven't checked if all markets use this.

Independent battery tests: We couldn't find any from the Notebookcheck page. The battery info came from Smartprix.

Finder Australia, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8: A new foldable joins the lineup, but prices are up: https://www.finder.com.au/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-z-flip-8-launch-australia

Smartprix, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Review: Brilliantly Compact, Significant Improvements, Familiar Compromises: https://us.smartprix.com/bytes/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-review-with-pros-and-cons/

Notebookcheck, Samsung leaves competition in the dust: best flip smartphone of 2026 is in its own class: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-leaves-competition-in-the-dust-best-flip-smartphone-of-2026-is-in-its-own-class.1398189.0.html

Tech Advisor, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 prices leaked ahead of Unpacked: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/3184088/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-flip-8-galaxy-watch-9-prices-leaked-ahead-of-unpacked.html

GSMArena, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's US pricing leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold8_and_galaxy_z_fold8_ultras_us_pricing_leaks-news-73662.php