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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 review: better but not a big leap
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at Rs 1,24,999 in India and is the thinnest and lightest Flip yet at 180g and 6.1mm thick when unfolded. While the design remains similar…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 starts at Rs 1,24,999 in India and is the thinnest and lightest Flip yet at 180g and 6.1mm thick when unfolded. While the design remains similar to the Flip 7, the new Armor FlexHinge makes the hinge feel smoother. The 6.9-inch inner display and 4.1-inch cover screen are largely unchanged, but software improvements make the cover display far more useful, with an apps tray and widgets that reduce the need to unfold the phone.
The phone is available in Cream, Graphite, Pink and Mint colours, with IP48 dust and water resistance. The crease is still visible under some lighting, and the tall aspect ratio means some videos have black bars. Overall, Samsung has made the Flip better in subtle ways, but the upgrade is not exciting for existing users.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Samsung has now released eight generations of the Galaxy Z Flip, each with incremental refinements rather than radical changes. The Rs 1,24,999 price puts it in direct competition with Motorola's Razr series and the more expensive Galaxy Z Fold. In a market where Indian consumers are price-sensitive and upgrade cycles are lengthening, Samsung's strategy of polishing the formula rather than reinventing it risks making the Flip feel like a luxury item for first-time foldable buyers rather than a must-have upgrade for existing Flip owners. The real question is whether Samsung can deliver a larger hardware change in the next generation, or if the clamshell form factor has hit a plateau.
Source: gadgets360.com
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