Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 review
The competition
The Galaxy Z Flip8 turned out to be a solid compact foldable with excellent screens, powerful hardware and good cameras. Little has changed since the Flip7, though, and the launch price is quite steep. The phone, however, has already seen significant price drops from the steep launch price, which is quite unusual, as this process usually takes months.
We were going to suggest considering the Galaxy Z Flip7 as an alternative, but in Germany the price difference between the two is less than 10% already. If you can find the Flip7 considerably cheaper, it will be a much better deal.
Motorola's Razr 70 Ultra is another great clamshell foldable. However, with the recent shift in Z Flip8 pricing, the Moto is already €500 more expensive, so it simply doesn't make much sense to include it in this comparison.
Instead, you could go for the Razr 60 Ultra, which offers the same standout luxurious design, higher-resolution cameras, similar battery life, class-leading charging speed - and even the same chipset. Yes, much like the Z Flip8, this year's Motorola Ultra flip-style foldable didn't bring many changes over last year's model.
Looking at the lack of meaningful upgrades from either camp this year, maybe flip phones already peaked in 2025, and we just didn't notice.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 • Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Our verdict
We liked the Galaxy Z Flip8. It's a premium clamshell foldable with a comfortable grip, intuitive ergonomics, and a satisfying, snappy feel whenever you open or close it.
The Z Flip8 delivers a great user experience, complete with top-tier displays, a refined hinge mechanism, robust connectivity, solid battery life, and powerful silicon.
However, Samsung left the camera hardware largely untouched. While image quality remains decent, it falls short of being impressive. Low-light performance and video stabilization still show obvious room for improvement - issues that have persisted for a couple of generations without meaningful upgrades.
While the 2026 chipset is a welcome addition, Samsung's chip segmentation remains frustrating. Furthermore, the compact clamshell form factor makes efficient heat dissipation nearly impossible, leading to noticeable thermal throttling.
Ultimately, despite these shortcomings, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is very well positioned against the competition with its recent price drop to under €900 and is a great foldable that's definitely worth considering.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight, IP48, Victus 2 cover panels.
- Bright displays, HDR.
- Improved hinge.
- Great battery life.
- Dependable cameras.
- Powerful hardware.
Cons
- Barely any major upgrades compared to the Z Flip7.
- Heavy thermal throttling prevents the chipset from showing its best performance.
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