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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 leaks a week before launch event
Leaked images and specifications for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 have surfaced just ahead of the phone's official unveiling, suggesting the new model will look and perform almost identically to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7. The leak, shared by WinFuture and reported on by 9to5Google, indicates Samsung has largely kept the same design rather than pursuing major changes, which may temper expectations for a substantial upgrade cycle this year.
According to the leaked details, the Z Flip 8 will use Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, succeeding the Exynos 2500 found in the Z Flip 7, with 45W wired charging as the other notable improvement. The displays are reportedly unchanged, with a 6.9-inch inner Dynamic AMOLED screen and a 4.1-inch outer Super AMOLED screen, alongside the same 256GB storage and 12GB RAM as its predecessor. New colour options including pale pink, cream white and graphite black are expected, and Samsung is due to formally reveal the device at a Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July.
In short
- Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak shows near-identical design to Z Flip 7
- Gets Exynos 2600 chip and 45W charging, not Snapdragon
- Samsung's official reveal expected at 22 July Unpacked event
Explained simply
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip is a foldable smartphone that flips shut like a compact mirror, making it one of the most distinctive phones on the market. Each new generation attracts significant attention from tech enthusiasts and consumers interested in cutting-edge mobile design.
Leaked images and specifications for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 have emerged ahead of Samsung's official announcement, revealing that the new model will be largely unchanged from last year's Z Flip 7. The main upgrades appear to be a faster Exynos 2600 processor, quicker 45W charging, and new colour options, whilst the screen sizes and storage capacity remain identical to the previous generation.
Samsung is scheduled to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8 officially at a Galaxy Unpacked event on 22 July. The leak, whilst not entirely surprising given how often phone specifications surface before launches, suggests this year's upgrade cycle may be more incremental than revolutionary, which could influence whether existing owners feel compelled to upgrade.