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Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 21
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Starts at $1,199.99 as 6.9-Inch Foldable Gets Modest Upgrades
Updated
Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 21

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Starts at $1,199.99 as 6.9-Inch Foldable Gets Modest Upgrades

3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 21

Summary

  • $1,199.99 buys the 256GB Galaxy Z Flip8, while the 512GB model costs $1,399.99, putting Samsung’s latest clamshell foldable under review with pricing now in focus.
  • A 6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED main screen, 4.1-inch 120Hz cover display and 3,000-nit peak brightness headline the hardware, alongside 12GB RAM and either Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 chips.
  • Samsung kept the camera setup largely unchanged at 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP selfie, while adding a 4,300mAh battery, upgraded hinge, water resistance and 25W wired charging.
  • The limited year-over-year changes from the Z Flip7—mainly a chip refresh, brighter screens and new colors—could make the older model a stronger value if Flip8 pricing fails to convince buyers.

Insights

As Apple prepares to enter the foldable race, will Samsung’s minor tweaks and hefty price tag cost them their market dominance?
With a larger battery but worse performance, is Samsung's newest foldable actually a downgrade disguised as a premium upgrade?
Why does a device boasting next-gen AI and a massive price tag still rely on third-party workarounds for basic cover screen functions?