A Flip successor is reported in development for 2027
ETNews includes a new Flip in Samsung’s reported 2027 lineup. The report gives no specific launch window.
ETNews: Samsung prepares five foldables for 2027Checked Nov 4, 2026
Galaxy Z Flip8
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The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
This timeline follows the numbered clamshell Flip. The Flip7 FE is a separate variant.
What remains uncertain
We found no confirmed Flip9 announcement date. The development report gives a year but no narrower timing.
What we checked
Samsung’s Flip announcements and a targeted Flip9 search, including ETNews’s account of Samsung’s development plans.
- Galaxy Z Flip8 launch information Checked Nov 4, 2026
- Samsung prepares five foldables for 2027 Checked Nov 4, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Jul 22, 2026
- Time since announcement
- 3 monthsAs of Nov 4, 2026
- Galaxy Z Flip6
- Galaxy Z Flip7
- Galaxy Z Flip8Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.