Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8: 25W Charging Stays, Dual-Chip Surprise Arrives

The battery capacity isn't changing either. Leaks consistently point to a 4,300mAh dual-cell battery, identical in marketed capacity to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, though the rated capacity may be slightly lower at 4,174mAh . Wireless charging is expected to remain at 15W, with reverse wireless charging included .

This stagnation stands out because the competition has moved aggressively. Motorola's Razr lineup offers 68W TurboPower wired charging and 30W wireless charging — enough to hit 50% charge in around 14 minutes on the Razr Ultra 2025 . The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung's own larger foldable, is also rumored to get a charging bump to 45W, making the Flip 8's 25W ceiling even more puzzling within Samsung's own lineup .

The Surprise: Dual-Chip Strategy Returns

After going all-in on the Exynos 2600 for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung is reportedly bringing Qualcomm back into the fold for the Flip 8. Multiple tipsters, including Lanzuk on Naver and yeux1122, claim the phone will ship in two chipset variants :

• Exynos 2600: Samsung's in-house 2nm chip, likely powering units in most global markets including Europe, India, and South Korea .
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Qualcomm's latest flagship, expected in the US, Canada, China, and Japan — the same regional pattern Samsung uses for the Galaxy S26 series .

The stated reason is cost. The Exynos 2600 is reportedly proving expensive to manufacture, and Qualcomm stepped in with a "favorable" pricing offer, making a split approach cheaper than sticking to a single chip . There's also a separate thread of speculation that Samsung Foundry may produce a special 2nm variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 specifically for the Flip 8, though the timeline remains uncertain .

It's worth noting that this dual-chip story is fluid. As recently as December 2025, Korean outlet The Bell reported Samsung wanted the Flip series to stay Exynos-exclusive . The latest leaks represent a very late-stage shift, and Samsung could still change course before the July launch.

Only One Physical Change: A Thinner Hinge

OnLeaks CAD renders show the Galaxy Z Flip 8 has an almost identical footprint to the Z Flip 7 when unfolded — 166.8 x 75.4 x 6.6mm . The one measurable physical refinement is a redesigned hinge that trims the folded thickness from 13.7mm to 13.2mm . Some tipsters have also mentioned a "no visible fold line" crease improvement, but that's hard to verify from renders alone .

Outside of the hinge, the hardware is a near carbon copy of the Z Flip 7 :

• Inner display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080 resolution, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate .
• Cover display: 4.1-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate .
• Rear cameras: 50MP main (f/1.8) and 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) — the same optical hardware since the Flip 6 .
• Front camera: 10MP under-display selfie camera .
• RAM and storage: 12GB of RAM with 256GB or 512GB of storage .
• Software: Expected to ship with One UI 9 based on Android 17 .

The price is expected to hold steady at roughly $1,099 in the US, with European pricing around €1,199 .

How It Stacks Up Against Motorola's Razr

The Razr line has become the Flip 8's most direct foil, and on raw hardware specs Motorola is pulling ahead:

• Charging speed: 68W (Razr Ultra) vs. 25W (Flip 8) — Motorola charges nearly three times faster on a wire .
• Battery capacity: 4,500-5,000mAh on recent Razr Ultra models vs. 4,300mAh on the Flip 8 .
• RAM: Up to 16GB on the Razr Ultra 2026 vs. 12GB on the Flip 8 .

The Flip 8's counterarguments are Samsung's software promise and price. Samsung offers 7 years of Android OS and security updates, compared to Motorola's 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches . And with an expected starting price of $1,099, the Flip 8 undercuts the Razr Ultra 2025's $1,299 launch price, though Motorola's mid-range Razr (2025) starts at just $700 .

The Razr Ultra 2025 also brings a 165Hz cover display, faster wireless charging at 30W, and a larger cover screen overall . If hardware specs are your priority, the Razr line currently delivers more on paper.

The Bigger Question: Iteration vs. Stagnation

Samsung's formula for the Z Flip has been remarkably consistent since 2022: a thin, pocketable clamshell with dependable cameras, long software support, and a design that changes in millimeters. The Flip 8 continues that pattern with a new chip split and a hinge refinement — but leaves the core pain points (charging speed, battery size, camera hardware) completely untouched.

For current Z Flip 5 or Flip 6 owners, the upgrade case is thin unless you specifically want the Snapdragon variant or care about a 0.5mm thinner folded body. For everyone else, the July 22 Unpacked event will show whether Samsung has any additional surprises hidden behind the hinge.