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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Production Reportedly Prioritised Over Galaxy Flip 8 Model

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Production Reportedly Prioritised Over Galaxy Flip 8 Model

Samsung is said to launch the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in the second half of 2026.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 4 February 2026 13:25 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Production Reportedly Prioritised Over Galaxy Flip 8 Model

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to succeed last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7 (pictured)

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to feature upgraded rear cameras
Samsung has yet to confirm the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched in India by the South Korean tech giant in July 2025, along with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Soon after its unveiling, leaks about the specifications and features of the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 started surfacing online. Now, a publication reports that Samsung is planning to manufacture about 500,000 more units of the book-style foldable handset, compared to the number of units of its clamshell foldable. The tech giant is said to have made the decision as it anticipates a higher demand for the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Samsung Reportedly Plans to Produce 3.5 Million Galaxy Z Fold 8 Units

Citing industry sources, South Korean publication ETHome reports that the tech giant is prioritising the production of its next Galaxy Z Fold model over the Galaxy Z Flip model. Samsung will reportedly manufacture 3.5 million units of the purported Galaxy Z Fold 8, keeping the phones ready to ship after its unveiling. On the other hand, the company is said to produce 3 million units of the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip 8.

This suggests that Samsung believes that demand for its clamshell foldable will be notably lower than the book-style foldable, considering that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 outperformed Galaxy Z Flip 7 in terms of sales in 2025. The two models are expected to be launched by the South Korea-based company in the second half of this year. However, the tech giant has yet to confirm whether the two models are in development.

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In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will reportedly be equipped with improved telephoto and ultrawide cameras on the back. However, it might retain the 200-megapixel primary rear camera, which is also found on last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7. Other details, including its exact launch date, chipset, battery capacity, and pricing, remain under wraps.

To recap, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched in India in July 2025 at a starting price of Rs. 1,74,999 for the base 12GB+256GB RAM and storage configuration. It is offered in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, and Silver Shadow colourways. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and sleek IP48-rated design
One UI 8 brings plenty of handy AI features
Vibrant displays with thin borders
Battery lasts a day of heavy use

Bad
Hinge is a bit too stiff or rigid
Cover display experience underwhelming
Gets very hot when using the camera
Charging is relatively slow

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review

Display (Primary) 6.90-inch

Cover Display 4.10-inch

Cover Resolution 948x1048 pixels

Processor 3.3 MHz deca-core

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Launch, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Launch, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More