Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 7.6 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 scores 6.3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads in performance, camera, battery, software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is ahead in display. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 cost $200 less ($999.99 vs $1,199.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is the newer phone, announced Jul 22, 2026.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Bigger battery 4,300 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jul 22, 2026 vs Aug 10, 2022
- More RAM 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lighter 180 g vs 187 g
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
- Better water resistance IPX8 vs IP48
- Lower launch price $999.99 vs $1,199.99
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2640 px vs 1080 × 2520 px
- Sharper display 425 ppi vs 400 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Overall
7.6
6.3
Display
8.2
8.7
Performance
8.9
6.1
Camera
6.5
6.2
Battery
4.8
3.7
Design
7.9
7.8
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
3.7
2.2
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Size
6.9 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2520 px
1080 × 2640 px
Pixel density
400 ppi
425 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
—
HDR
HDR10+
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen)
Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back)
Cover display
4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 948 x 1048, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz
1.9-inch Super AMOLED, 260 x 512
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.74 GHz
3.18 GHz
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 730
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
12 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Capacity
4,300 mAh
3,700 mAh
Battery type
Silicon-carbon
—
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
—
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Dimensions
85.7 × 75.4 × 13.1 mm
84.9 × 71.9 × 17.1 mm
Thickness
13.1 mm
17.1 mm
Weight
180 g
187 g
Form factor
Flip
Flip
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint
Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, Maison Margiela Edition
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 12
Interface
One UI 9
One UI 4.1.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Announced
Jul 22, 2026
Aug 10, 2022
Released
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 26, 2022
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,199.99
$999.99
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