Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 180 g |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | 6.9 inches, 111.2 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels (400 ppi density) |
| Main Display Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~397 ppi density) | — |
| Cover Display Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Cover Display Size | 4.1 inches | 4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Cover Display Resolution | 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 17, One UI 9 (up to 7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2500 | — |
| CPU | Octa-core (details not specified) | — |
| GPU | Not specified | — |
| Chipset (Global) | — | Exynos 2600 |
| Chipset (North America/China) | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | — |
| Primary | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF, OIS | — |
| Secondary | Not specified (likely ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Next Gen ProVisual Engine, Nightography, portrait photography, Best Face3, Photo Assist1 | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, wide (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF), 12 MP, ultrawide (f/2.2) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Primary | Not specified (typically 10MP or 12MP wide) | — |
| Features | Not specified | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Single | — | 10 MP, wide (f/2.4) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (details not specified), Fast wireless charging (details not specified), Reverse wireless charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded) | Not specified | — |
| Dimensions (folded) | Not specified | — |
| Weight | 188g | 180 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for cover screen), plastic front (main screen), aluminum frame | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Dimensions Unfolded | — | 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|
| Announced | 2025, July 9 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, July 25 | Available. Released 2026, August 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 — 188 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus 180 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 — Jul 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 versus Aug 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 8/10.
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