Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Leaks: No Camera Upgrade, But a Much Lighter Design?

📸 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak: No camera upgrade? Same specs as Flip 7, but it's getting way lighter (150g)! 🪶 Details 👇 

If you were hoping the next Samsung Galaxy Z Flip would finally get the camera upgrade it deserves, you might want to sit down for this. According to fresh leaks, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 is set to play it incredibly safe with photography, keeping the same hardware as its predecessor.

However, if you prefer a lighter phone over a sharper zoom lens, Samsung might have you covered instead.

The Same Old Cameras?

The report comes via the Dutch publication Galaxy Club, and it’s a bit of a "same old, same old" situation. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to feature a dual rear camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.

Round the front, the hole-punch cutout will allegedly house a 10-megapixel selfie camera.

If these specs look familiar, it’s because they are identical to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which launched back in August 2025. While the 50MP main shooter is decent, the lack of a telephoto lens or a major sensor bump means the Flip 8 won't be winning any photography awards against the heavy hitters in the flagship market.

Why Hold Back? It’s All About the Price

Why would Samsung refuse to upgrade the cameras on a new generation phone? The answer is likely simple economics.

The entire smartphone industry has been grappling with rising component costs, leading to price hikes almost everywhere. However, previous reports suggest Samsung is taking a hard stance against raising the prices of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the Galaxy S26 series.

By keeping the camera specs consistent, Samsung avoids expensive new parts. This strategy helps them keep the sticker price down, aiming to defend sales volume and market share rather than chasing margin on a niche foldable device.

Performance: Exynos 2600 is Expected

While the cameras are staying put, the brains of the operation are getting an upgrade. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumored to be powered by Samsung’s new Exynos 2600 chipset.

This follows the recent trend where Samsung reserves its top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon chips for the flagship "S" series, while the clamshell foldables rely on proprietary Exynos silicon. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was the last in the line to use a Snapdragon (8 Gen 2); since then, it’s been all Exynos.

The Real Upgrade? Weight Loss

The most exciting improvement might actually be how the phone feels in your hand. The report suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be significantly lighter—about 38 grams lighter than its predecessor.

That brings the expected weight down to approximately 150g. For a device with a hinge and two screens, that is impressively light. If you often feel the fatigue of holding a heavy slab of glass and metal all day, this alone might make the Flip 8 worth the wait.

When Can You Get It?

Samsung typically sticks to a tight schedule for its foldables. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to be unveiled in July 2026, likely alongside the much larger Galaxy Z Fold 8.

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