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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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SamsungGalaxy Z Flip8SamsungGalaxy Z Fold8
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026August 2026
Display
Main screen6.9″7.6″
Resolution2520 × 10802448 × 1848
Sharpness397 pixels per inch404 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits3,000 nits
Cover screen4.1″, 1048 × 948, 120 Hz5.5″, 1972 × 1248, 120 Hz
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QXGA+, 16M colours, 4:3 aspect ratio; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Pixel density400 ppi (main screen); 342 ppi (cover screen)403 ppi (main screen); 428 ppi (cover screen)
Brightness detail–Up to 3,000 nits on both the main and cover screens
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front (cover screen side)Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 on the cover screen; two Flex Titanium layers under the main screen
Display featuresVision booster; mDNIe image processingVision booster; low-reflection finish on the main screen
Cover screen4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz refresh rate, Vision booster5.5-inch WUXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 10:16 aspect ratio, 428 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz), Vision booster
Performance
ChipExynos 2600Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUDeca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)Octa-core (4.74 GHz, 3.6 GHz)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view50 MP, F1.9, 0.7 μm pixels, 120° field of view, Quad Pixel AF
Front camera10 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 85° field of view10 MP cover-screen selfie camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 85° field of view); 10 MP main-screen camera (F2.2, 1.12 μm, 100° field of view)
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 fps; slow motion at 240 fps and 120 fps (FHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; FlexCam; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock; Dual Recording; My FanCam; Mirror View on FlexWindowProVisual Engine; Nightography; Dual Recording; My FanCam
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh4,800 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hoursUp to 26 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 20 W
Battery life detailDual battery; rated capacity 4,174 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class ADual battery; rated capacity 4,660 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)Up to 63% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging at 15 W (WPC)Fast Wireless Charging at 20 W (WPC)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeFlipFoldable
Weight180 g201 g
Thickness13.1 mm9.7 mm
Height × width85.7 × 75.4 mm123.9 × 81.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP48IP48
Stylus–No
Size unfolded166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)123.9 × 161.4 × 4.5 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Armor FlexHingeArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; Armor FlexHinge
ColoursGraphite, Cream, Pink; Mint (Samsung.com only)Graphite, Cream, Lavender; Pistachio (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 9 (Android 17)One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software updatesUp to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)Up to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief on FlexWindow; Gemini, including Gemini NotebookGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Nudge and Photo Assist; Gemini, including Gemini Notebook

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