Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: For Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The Fold8 is ahead for display quality, with a larger 7.6-inch screen, its LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, and a larger 4,800 mAh battery; the Flip8 is the better match for its Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel and a lighter 180g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The Fold8 is the better fit for display quality, while the Flip8 is the one to consider for portability.

Over a full contract, the Z Flip8 works out around £835 all-in, about £536 less than the Z Fold8.

Screen
6.9" 7.6"
Display
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
1080 x 2520 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
397 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 2600 (2 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
4,300 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
180 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£10.00/mo (£579.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£875.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1147.00 £1656.99
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Screen 6.9" 7.6"
Display Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 1080 x 2520 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 397 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 2600 (2 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 4,300 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 180 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £10.00/mo
£579.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront
SIM-free £1147.00 £1656.99
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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256GB

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100GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is cheaper on contract at £835.00 over the life of the deal from £10.00 per month with £579.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8's 6.9", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 397, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 uses a Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £1147.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is powered by the Exynos 2600 (2 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the more portable of the two: it's 19g lighter at 180 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 166.7 x 75.2 x 6.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

Both phones run Android.