Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Z Flip 8: I compared both models, and here's the one to buy

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With Samsung Unpacked 2026 underway, we're being introduced to the newest Galaxy foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8. These are both folding smartphones, but they're more different than you'd think. The Z Flip 8 is a flip phone (like the ones you'd find around 20 years ago, but with a cover screen), whereas the Z Fold 8 is a book-style foldable phone.

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When fully spread out, the Z Fold 8 looks like a 7.6-inch tablet with a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the unfolded Flip 8 looks like a 6.9-inch smartphone with a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you're considering buying a foldable phone, you're probably wondering how the Z Fold 8 and the Z Flip 8 compare. Let's...

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