What you need to know
- A leaker claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be Samsung’s last small foldable product.
- Samsung’s Unpacked event in London on July 22 will bring the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8.
- The new passport-style Z Fold 8 could finally replace the flip-style form factor in Samsung’s lineup.
- Rising component prices and Apple’s foldable iPhone could push Samsung away from flip phones.
If you’re a fan of Samsung’s flip-style foldable series, we might have some bad news for you, as the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip might be the last flip phone Samsung has ever released.
Samsung is preparing to present its new product folding phones later this month Galaxy Unpacked event in London. The company will introduce two new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series phones, including a larger form factor device for the first time. In addition to these, Samsung is also expected to release Galaxy Z Flip 8 as always.
However, it looks like the next Galaxy Z Flip could be the last one the company ever makes.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to be Samsung’s last small foldable product. pic.twitter.com/9zN4nNRLT2July 9, 2026
Popular tipster Shared on Ice Universe X It’s the Galaxy Z Flip 8 likely Being Samsung’s latest small foldable product. This suggests we may be nearing the end of the small foldable flip-style from Samsung.
However, it’s worth noting that the tipster doesn’t say outright that this will be the last Galaxy Z Flip. Instead, they refer to it as the ultimate small folding product.
It is entering a new era with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 seriesintroduces a passport-style form factor for the first time. This form factor will be less tall and wider than the previous Galaxy Z Fold products, so it is possible to replace the Galaxy Z Flip series going forward. Of course, it is still too early to give an exact opinion about this.
Either way, this is sad news for anyone who is a fan of the Galaxy Z Flip or flip-style foldable devices in general.
It cannot be denied that these phones are getting more and more expensive to manufacture. We saw it recently Motorola is raising prices on this year’s Razr lineup also.
And with apple entering the foldable market with a passport-like form factor, it’s possible that this will be the only foldable form factor that survives Samsung looking to compete directly.
Regardless, the flip-style is frustrating for folding users. Many people still prefer the flip form factor, despite the book-style foldables that still dominate the market. If this turns out to be true, it will truly be the end of an era.
