Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price
CraveHub Score100
Price$1200

Specs

Price
$1,200 (starting)
Form Factor
Foldable flip phone
PhonesJul 22, 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 Gets the Cover Screen Right — for a Price

Summary

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is Samsung's latest foldable phone starting at $1,200, featuring a redesigned cover screen with native app support and improved usability when closed. The device is now thinner and lighter than its predecessor, with a native app drawer supporting 16 apps directly on the cover display instead of widgets only.

Pros

  • ✓Thinner and lighter design compared to previous generation
  • ✓Cover screen now supports native apps with 16-app drawer
  • ✓Improved usability with device closed
  • ✓Addresses long-standing limitation of widget-only cover screen

Cons

  • ✕Premium pricing at $1,200 entry point

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