Samsung's next clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, appears to be just around the corner. According to multiple overseas leaks, it will debut at a Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, arriving with an even thinner body, a display with a far less visible crease, and a new processor. Here is a rundown of what has been reported so far. Note that Samsung has not officially confirmed the date or the specifications.
A July 22 London Unpacked Reveal
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is Samsung's latest clamshell-style foldable smartphone. Starting with reports from Korean media, several outlets say Samsung will hold Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22 (Japan time). It would be the first time the company stages a major foldable launch on UK soil, and the same event is expected to introduce the larger Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup and the Galaxy Watch 9 series.
Pre-orders are expected to open on the day of the announcement, with retail availability likely beginning in early August. That said, Samsung has not officially announced the date, so for now this remains a well-sourced rumor.
Down to 13.2mm, With a Nearly Invisible Crease
The biggest design change is thickness. Leaked CAD renders suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will measure about 13.2mm when folded, down 0.5mm from the 13.7mm Galaxy Z Flip 7. It may sound minor on paper, but on a phone you open and close many times a day, it should be noticeable. The weight is also said to drop to about 180g, 8g lighter than the Flip 7 — though that figure comes from a single source and is not confirmed.
Water and dust resistance is expected to stay at IP48, the same as the Flip 7, and the power-button fingerprint reader and stereo speakers are likely to carry over. The displays keep the same sizes as the Flip 7: a 6.9-inch inner screen and a 4.1-inch cover display. The inner OLED is said to reach up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness with HDR10+. The most talked-about rumor is that a redesigned hinge will make the crease almost invisible, but Samsung has not confirmed this, so it awaits verification on real hardware.
Chips Split by Region: Exynos and Snapdragon
On performance, reports say the processor will differ depending on where you buy the phone. South Korea and Europe (including the UK) are said to get Samsung's own Exynos 2600 (built on a 2nm process), while North America, Japan, and other regions get Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Because the Flip 7 used Exynos everywhere, this marks a return to a split approach. The reason is said to be cost, with Qualcomm reportedly offering a lower-than-usual price.
RAM is expected to be 12GB, with 256GB and 512GB storage options. Connectivity is expected to include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2).
Cameras and Battery Largely Unchanged
The camera setup is expected to carry over from the Flip 7: a 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide on the back, and a 10MP front camera. Some reports note the component part numbers match the Flip 6 and Flip 7, which would make it three straight generations with the same hardware. As a result, imaging gains would come mainly from software. Video is said to support 4K 60fps 10-bit HDR recording.
Battery capacity is expected to remain 4,300mAh, the same as the Flip 7. Wired charging is reported at 25W and wireless at 15W. Even with the same capacity, the more efficient 2nm chip could improve real-world battery life.
Pricing Points to Status Quo Amid Conflicting Reports, Software Is One UI 9
Pricing reports conflict. Many leaks put the US price at about 1,099 USD (about 177,000 yen) for the 256GB model and about 1,219 USD (about 196,000 yen) for 512GB, matching the Flip 7 and Flip 6. Others cite a lower figure of around 950 USD (about 153,000 yen), or suggest the price could climb toward 1,200 USD due to rising memory costs, so nothing is settled. In Europe, the phone is expected to land around 1,199 EUR (about 224,000 yen). Exchange rates: 1 USD = about 161 JPY, 1 EUR = about 187 JPY (as of July 3, 2026)
On the software side, the Flip 8 is said to ship with One UI 9.0 based on Android 17, featuring various Galaxy AI functions, Gemini integration, and up to seven years of OS and security updates. There are also reports that there will be no budget "FE" model this year.
Summary
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 keeps the same screen sizes, cameras, and battery capacity as its predecessor, focusing instead on refinements: a thinner body, a less visible crease, and a new, region-split processor. For Flip 7 owners, the differences may be too small to justify an upgrade, but anyone moving up from a Flip 6 or older should feel the gains in slimness and performance. All the official specs and pricing will be revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22.
