The Galaxy Z Flip8 is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 next summer, and today, a report from Korea offers some intriguing details.
According to reports, the Flip8 will be at least 10% thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It would be 6mm thin when opened, 12mm thick when closed, and weigh 170g. As a result, Samsung is expected to achieve 10% better sales for the Flip8 and Fold8 than for the Flip7 and Fold7. For the upcoming foldables, the company has apparently set a sales target of 6.7 million units.
Because the Flip7’s sales have been relatively weak, the Z Flip8 will be thinner and lighter. As Samsung’s Chinese competitors have all focused on thinness and lightness for their foldables in recent years, it makes sense.
In 2026, Samsung is also worried about Apple entering the foldable fray. This might increase overall foldable device sales, but Apple could also lure some Samsung customers, and one way Samsung is trying to prevent that is by making the Flip8 more attractive.
This year, the Fold7 got significantly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, while the Flip7 stayed very similar to the Flip6. According to this report, the Flip will basically receive the same treatment as the Fold in 2026.
