7. Pricing and availability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\nAmidst all the hype for the fancy new Z Fold8, it\u2019s easy to overlook the smallest foldable in the lineup. Add on the fact that rumours have been swirling that this might be Samsung\u2019s last clamshell foldable, and it\u2019s easy to see why things might start to look a bit grim.<\/p>\n
Regardless, the Z Flip8 received some quiet improvements that make the phone not only even more portable, but also more convenient to use.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year, the phone gets even lighter at just 180g<\/b>, while the new bevelled edges make it easier to open one-handed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aside from that, the phone remains equipped with an Exynos processor here in Singapore, specifically the latest Exynos 2600<\/b>, which also powers the Galaxy S26 and S26+.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are also some small changes inside, with Samsung finally making use of silicon-carbon batteries for the 2026 Z series devices. Instead of opting for a larger battery, it remains at 4,300mAh<\/b> since Samsung chose to slim down the device instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The FlexWindow also gets some nice improvements, with up to 16 native apps supported on it so users can handle small tasks without having to flip open their phones.\u00a0Additionally, thanks to MultiStar integration, it\u2019s incredibly easy to add additional apps below, with up to 50 slots available.<\/p>\n
However, there are some small downsides to the phone as well. Let\u2019s dive into it and see if the 8th generation of this clamshell foldable is worth the S$1,678<\/b> that Samsung is asking for it, and if we think Samsung is going to be discontinuing this form factor.<\/p>\nDesign<\/h2>\n
There\u2019s very little that\u2019s different visually. In fact, if you place the Z Flip7 and the Z Flip8 side by side and ask someone to guess without picking either phone up, it would be pretty difficult. But there are small tells.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nThe new bevelled edges make unfolding the phone much easier.<\/p>\n
Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The bevelled edges, for one, are a fantastic quality-of-life improvement. It offers a small area for your fingers to grip onto when opening the phone<\/b>, and makes for a much nicer user experience compared to the older Flips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once you pick the phone up, you\u2019ll notice the weight decrease, particularly if you\u2019re upgrading from an older Flip. A 7g or 8g decrease might sound minuscule, but it all adds up, especially if you\u2019re using your phone for long periods of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nBoth displays are bright and legible under afternoon sun. (You won\u2019t see the banding in real life.)<\/p>\n
Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The FlexWindow (Samsung speak for cover display) remains mostly unchanged, with the same 4.1-inch<\/b> screen that can get up to 120Hz<\/b> refresh rate. There are some nice software updates though, which we\u2019ll talk about later.<\/p>\n
When folded, it\u2019s thinner than ever at just 13.1mm<\/b>, so you\u2019ll really be able to feel the difference, particularly if you\u2019re upgrading from an older Flip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When unfolded, the crease on the inside is less prominent than the Z Flip7, but it\u2019s still present. Unlike the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, the Z Flip8 doesn\u2019t get the Flex Titanium support structure, which is rather unfortunate, since the internal screen could definitely do with a bit more durability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nThe inner display is the same as always, but we wish it would have gotten Flex Titanium.<\/p>\n
Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The internal 6.9-inch<\/b> display is also completely unchanged, retaining the 21:9 aspect ratio and a 1-120Hz<\/b> adaptive refresh rate. The bezels are thinner as well, compared to the Z Flip7, with the inner bezel gap and bevelled edges making it more noticeable. The frame is still made of Armor Aluminum and the phone retains its IP48 dust and water resistance rating<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\nOne UI 9<\/h2>\n
The 2026 Samsung foldables run on One UI 9 out of the box, which is Samsung\u2019s reskin of Android 17. As such, we can expect to see some nice new software features.<\/p>\n
Most notably, the cover screen now supports up to 16 native apps<\/b>, and it\u2019s much easier to add third-party apps to the cover screen thanks to the inclusion of a button at the bottom that installs the MultiStar module from Good Lock. So apps like Reddit, Netflix, WhatsApp, Grab and more can all be added and used on the outer display.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nThe nifty aspect ratio button is very handy.<\/p>\n
Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Additionally, there\u2019s now a button right at the edge of the screen near the cameras when you open apps to resize them into different aspect ratios. This removes one of our pain points of the Z Flip7, which was that the cameras could cut off parts of the screen with buttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most of the other features are quite similar to what we\u2019ve covered in our Z Fold8 review, but we\u2019d also like to highlight the ability to easily share and receive files from Apple devices with Android\u2019s new Quick Share function.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Android 17 also comes with Gemini Intelligence, with Gemini being able to automatically fill in complex information, create calendar entries simply by pulling data from photos and more.<\/p>\n
There are also other features like Google\u2019s Rambler (speech to text), which should be coming to the Z Flip and Fold phones in an upcoming update, but some features like automating multi-step tasks across selected apps aren\u2019t available just yet.<\/p>\n
Gemini Notebook is pre-installed on the device, and is a fantastic tool to keep track of work, personal projects, hobbies or other topics.<\/p>\n
As always, the Z Flip8 comes with 7 years of security and software updates<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n