What you need to know
- A leaker claims the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be Samsung’s last small foldable product.
- Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 22 in London will bring the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8.
- The new passport-style Z Fold 8 could eventually replace the foldable form factor in Samsung’s lineup.
- Rising component costs and Apple’s foldable iPhone may be driving Samsung away from foldable phones.
If you’re a fan of Samsung’s flip-style foldable line, we might have bad news for you, as the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip could be the last foldable phone Samsung releases.
Samsung is ready to launch its new folding phones at the end of this month in the Galaxy Unpacked event in London. The company is rumored to be introducing two new phones in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, including a larger form factor device for the first time. Apart from these, Samsung is also expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8 as usual.
However, it looks like the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip could be the last one the company makes.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to be Samsung’s last small foldable product. pic.twitter.com/9zN4nNRLT2July 9, 2026
popular forecaster Shared Ice Universe in X what the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely It will be Samsung’s last small foldable product. That suggests we may be nearing the end of Samsung’s small foldable-style foldable.
However, it’s worth noting that the tipster doesn’t explicitly say it will be the last Galaxy Z Flip. Instead, they refer to it as the ultimate small foldable product.
Samsung is entering a new era with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 serieslaunching a passport-style form factor for the first time. That form factor will be less tall and much wider than previous Galaxy Z Fold products, so it’s possible it could end up replacing the Galaxy Z Flip series in the future. Of course, it’s too early to say for sure.
Either way, this is sad news for anyone who has been a fan of the Galaxy Z Flip or flip-style foldables in general.
There is no denying that manufacturing these phones is becoming more and more expensive. We recently saw Motorola raises prices on entire Razr lineup this year also.
and with Apple Entering the foldable market with a passport-like form factor of its own, this may end up being the only foldable form factor that survives, with Samsung wanting to compete head-on.
Still, it is disappointing for users of foldable devices with foldable style. Many people still genuinely prefer the foldable form factor, even as book-style foldables dominate the market. If this turns out to be true, it will truly be the end of an era.
