Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Faces 5 Key Upgrade Demands as $1,100 Flip 7 Shows Limits
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Updated · Android Police · Jul 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Faces 5 Key Upgrade Demands as $1,100 Flip 7 Shows Limits
3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jul 3
Summary
Five fixes top the wish list for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 ahead of its expected launch next month with the Z Fold 8: a telephoto camera, full cover-screen app support, faster charging, a larger fingerprint sensor and an outer earpiece.
Camera changes lead the demands because the Flip 7’s dual rear setup still lacks zoom versatility; the reviewer argues a 12MP telephoto would better suit a premium foldable than the current ultrawide.
The 4.1-inch cover screen is also seen as underused, with One UI still requiring Good Lock and MultiStar for broader app access while widgets remain more limited than on the main display.
Charging is another weak point: the Flip 7 is capped at 25W, reaches 50% in about 30 minutes and can be inconsistent, prompting a call for at least 45W on the Flip 8.
The broader argument is that Samsung needs refinement more than a redesign, especially if the clamshell line continues to cost $1,100 or more.