Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Cuts Weight to 180g, Expands 4.1-Inch Cover Screen Apps

3 articles · Updated · Samsung Magazine · Aug 15

180 grams and 13.1 mm closed, the Galaxy Z Flip8 emerges as Samsung’s lightest, slimmest clamshell foldable yet, with a cleaner-closing hinge and stronger frame improving day-to-day ergonomics.
A 4.1-inch 120Hz outer display now runs full Samsung and third-party apps, removing a key prior limitation and making notifications, media control, messaging and even Netflix usable without opening the phone.
Inside, the 6.9-inch 120Hz main screen reaches 2,600 nits and shows a less noticeable crease, while the 50MP main camera and Flex Mode keep the Flip8 strongest for selfies, vlogging and hands-free shooting.
Samsung pairs an Exynos 2600 chip, 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage with Android 17, One UI 9, DeX support and seven years of software updates, though sustained gaming or 4K recording can still trigger heat-related throttling.
The 4,300 mAh silicon-carbon battery helps enable the thinner design and lasts about a full workday, but charging remains modest at 25W; prices start at $1,199, making the upgrade most compelling for Flip5 owners or first-time foldable buyers.