Galaxy Z Flip8 review: the small upgrades add up to a better phone

The most refined clamshell yet, even if the spec sheet looks a lot like last year’s.

Our score: 8 / 10

At a glance

The battery is the meaningful change

Previous Flips died by evening. The jump to 4300 mAh is the biggest practical improvement here, this one gets through a full day, which is the thing that always held clamshells back.

Region matters

In the US, Canada and China you get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Everywhere else it is the Exynos 2600, which is fine but not the same chip. Check which one you are buying.

The 4.1-inch cover screen runs the apps you actually want on the outside, maps, messages, music, camera, and the whole package is still the most fun phone Samsung sells.

The good and the bad

What works

• 4300 mAh battery is a real step up for a flip
• Cover screen runs most apps well
• 180 g and pocketable

What doesn’t

• International units get the Exynos 2600
• Still only 25W charging
• The crease is still visible

Who it’s for

Buy it if you want a compact, characterful phone and previous Flips scared you off with their battery.

Skip it if you want maximum performance everywhere, or fast charging.

Alternatives worth a look

• Motorola Razr+ (2024), a bigger, more functional cover screen.
• Galaxy S26, same money, a conventional phone with far better battery.

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The verdict: The best flip phone yet, and the first whose battery does not make you think twice.

Sources

• GSMArena specifications