At the bottom of this post, a two-minute video explains it in an easy-to-follow way, with illustrations and side-by-side comparisons. Watch the video ▶
Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Fold8: four features went into the Fold8 Ultra and the Fold8 Wide, announced on the same day, but were left out of the Flip8.
In short, the Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Fold8 gap comes down to this: this generation’s new technology went almost entirely to the two Fold models.
One, the anti-reflective coating. The two Fold models have it on their inner screens, but neither the main screen nor the cover screen of the Flip gets it. Two, the cover glass grade. The Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 used on the Fold models is absent, and the Flip’s cover screen stays with the same Victus 2 as last year.
Three, wired charging. The two Fold models charge at 45W, while the Flip stays at 25W. Four, wireless charging. The Fold models moved up to 20W, while the Flip stays at 15W.
Still, did the Flip8’s screen at least get better? According to SamMobile, a site that covers Samsung news, the Flip8 uses the same OLED panel as the Flip7, with no brightness improvement either. It is not just the size and the refresh rate that match. It is the same panel.
Looked at another way, the Flip8 is the lowest-priced model in this generation’s Galaxy foldable lineup. Personally, I think leaving out the Fold’s new technology is what keeps that price lower. Rather than expecting high-end specs, see it as the lowest-priced way to get a folding phone. For more on the Galaxy Z Flip8, watch the full videos.
Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Fold8 Key numbers
- 4 left out: anti-reflective coating (Fold inner screens / not on the Flip) · cover glass (Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 / Victus 2) · wired charging 45W / 25W · wireless charging 20W / 15W
- Display: the same OLED panel as the Flip7, with no brightness improvement (SamMobile)
- Price: the lowest-priced model in this generation’s Galaxy foldable lineup (US launch price $100 above the Flip7)
💡 FAQ
Q1. What does the Fold8 have that the Flip8 doesn’t?
An anti-reflective coating on the inner screens, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (the Flip8 cover screen sticks with the same Victus 2 as last year), 45W wired charging (the Flip8 is still 25W), and 20W wireless charging (the Flip8 is still 15W).
Q2. Did the Flip8’s screen get better than the Flip7’s?
No. SamMobile reported that the Flip8 uses the same OLED panel as the Flip7, with no brightness improvement either. It isn’t just the size and refresh rate matching up; it’s the same panel.
Q3. What materials does the Flip8 use?
An Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover, and a fiberglass-reinforced polymer back. Water and dust resistance stays at IP48, same as last year.
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