Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 price drop

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 512 Go smartphone is now available for 879.00 €, which is about 29% less than its usual price, according to a report from Rick (@lesnums_bonplan). The device is selling for less than 900 € on Amazon.

New features and design updates

Samsung is updating its foldable clamshell-style smartphone to succeed the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which had drawn attention for its unique format. The South Korean company is focusing on making the device lighter and slimmer, though the improvements are mostly cosmetic and lack major technical upgrades.

Performance and user experience

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is described as having a slender and lightweight design, very bright screens, good battery life, and an improved Cover Display. However, it still suffers from slow charging and a tendency to overheat. The ultra-wide-angle camera is also considered underperforming.

Market maturity and innovation

Foldable clamshell smartphones appear to have reached a level of technical maturity where it is challenging to make significant innovations. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 illustrates this, as it is slightly thinner and lighter than its predecessor but brings few new hardware innovations to the series.

Pricing methodology

The reported price decrease is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices practiced by all merchants for the product last month. The calculation includes safety rules to exclude prices from stores with unclear VAT policies, often referred to as "gray" stores, especially those importing from China.

Evolution from previous models

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 refines a design already considered convincing in the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It becomes thinner, offers a more comfortable external display, and features excellent screens overall. While its Exynos chip is not as powerful as Qualcomm's, the device still attracts attention through its design quality, which is hard to criticize.