Foldables are slowly but steadily making a name for themselves in the industry. While book-style foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 cost an exorbitant amount, devices like the Galaxy Z Flip series and other flip-style foldables offer a compact alternative at a comparatively lower price point.
However, keeping the asking price unchanged also comes with some compromises, particularly in the hardware department. That could well be the case with the Galaxy Z Flip 8, according to a new report. Dutch publication GalaxyClub claims Samsung will outfit the same setup from last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 7.
This means Samsung’s next flip-style foldable will continue to offer a 50MP primary camera, along with a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The 10MP selfie camera is also expected to be retained in the Galaxy Z Flip 8. As the publication rightly notes, while Samsung may update some aspects of the sensors, it’s not expected to bring major changes to the camera experience.
While the lack of a telephoto sensor will be a disappointment for camera enthusiasts, it’s an understandable omission given Samsung’s cost-related concerns. By contrast, the company intends to bring some major upgrades to the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s cameras this summer, with an upgraded 50MP ultrawide unit expected to be included. The book-style foldable is also expected to feature a larger battery pack and a lighter body.
Will the Galaxy Z Flip 8 introduce any major upgrades?
We are currently at the halfway mark of Samsung’s foldable smartphone release cycle, with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Flip 7 FE debuting just six months ago. With another six months to go before the Galaxy Z Flip 8’s expected launch, provided Samsung doesn’t stray from the usual July release timeline, there’s still some mystery surrounding the flip-style foldable.
So far, we’ve learned that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may be 10% thinner and lighter than the predecessor. This could be among its key highlights, especially considering the rumored lack of upgrades in other areas.
GalaxyClub also points to rumors of Samsung trying to retain the same ($1,100) price tag for the entry-level Z Flip 8 later this summer. This effectively means major hardware upgrades may be out of the equation, with this latest report on the camera hardware also pointing in the same direction.
Samsung is expected to outfit the Z Flip 8 with its Exynos 2600 chipset. While not much is known about its performance, the 2nm chip is expected to deliver significant performance upgrades over the Exynos 2500, which powers the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This contradicts a previous report that indicated Samsung may develop a 2nm version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
