South Korean smartphone manufacturing company isreportedlygearingup for launch of its next foldable lineup which will consists of Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8. While the com pany has not made anything official yet, but the leaks and rumours have already started circulating all over the internet.
Whereas the existing Galaxy Z Flip 7 already delivers a premium foldable experience with a flagship processor, premium display, and AI-backed features, the upcoming next generation foldable may tweak the formula in small but noticeable ways.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Galaxy Z Flip 7: features and specifications
The companyappears to befine-tuning the design ofthe deviceinstead of overhauling it. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to feature a slightly widerformfactor,thoughthe change is likely to be minimal. The media reports suggest that the upcoming fold will be0.5mmthinner when folder andlighter as compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Media reports also claim a new hinge design, which is expected to enhance durability and help reduce bulk. The last generation Galaxy Flip 7 already uses an ArmorFlexHingeand an ArmorAluminiumframe.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X foldable display and a 4.1-inch cover screen; both the inner and outer screen comes with arefreshrate of 120Hzand a peak brightness of 2,600 nits.
Whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to take a big step forward by reducing or eveneliminatingthe visible crease. Ifthe reports turn out to be true, this could address one of the most noticeable drawbacks of foldable phones, making the display feel closer to a traditional slab smartphone.
In terms of screen size, brightness, and refresh rate, the company may not make any major changes.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to be powered by theExynos2600 chipset. However, detailed performance figuresare not knownyet;the chipset upgradation should bring enhanced efficiency and better AIhandling,especially as the company is pushing its device towards AI.
Whilethe Galaxy Z Flip 7 is powered by theExynos2500chipset coupled with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
In terms of battery, the GalaxyZFlip 8 mayretainthe4,300mAh battery as Flip7 supported by 25W wired charging.
In terms of optics, the hardware is expected to remain unchanged. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a dual camera setup on the rear panel offering a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor while the front panel house a 10MP camera for selfie and video calling
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launch Timeline
The company is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its next Galaxy Unpacked event which is reported to take place on 22ndJuly in London, UK. The company could launch it alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and apossible GalaxyZ Fold 8 wide model.