Samsung may release the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a lighter and even a slimmer construction when compared to its predecessor, thanks to a recent leak that precedes the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event, taking place on July 22. Even though the changes look rather incremental, at least there is one thing to be expected that is, better comfort.The news comes from a tech enthusiast by the name of Ice Universe, who believes that the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be weighing 180 grams, which is 8 grams less than Galaxy Z Flip 7 weighing 188 grams.About The AuthorJournalist and a writer with a strong interest in news, culture, technology, and human-interest stories. Passionate about making complex topics accessible and engaging.Galaxy Z Flip 8 weight and thickness tippedAs per the leak, the thickness of Galaxy Z Flip 8 would be 6.1 mm when the device is unfolded. But it is worth noting that this is the thickness of the smartphone without considering the rubber bumpers present inside the screen of the smartphone. When including rubber bumpers, the thickness of the phone will be around 6.6 mm.It should also be noted that another source has stated that the thickness of Galaxy Z Flip 7 is also around 6.6 mm when it is unfolded. It has been mentioned that there might be instances where the thickness of the device could increase up to 6.9 mm.Design expected to remain familiarApart from the mentioned physical improvements, earlier leaks have revealed that Samsung is developing a better hinge mechanism which will make the screen crease look less prominent when compared to previous Galaxy Z Flip variants.Apart from the above enhancements, it seems that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will keep most of its predecessor's internal components the same. The external screen, battery, and camera unit are believed to remain mostly untouched.More articles by AuthorTrending StoriesCould this be Samsung's last Flip phone?According to PhoneArena report, which says that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 may become Samsung's last flip-foldable phone. As per the report, reports from the supply chain indicate that Samsung has not yet informed component suppliers about development and designs of Galaxy Z Flip 9.The report speculates that Samsung believes that the company has reached perfection in the flip-style foldable phone segment. Nonetheless, it should be mentioned that Samsung has not announced yet whether or not the company will discontinue Galaxy Z Flip series.An accurate piece of information will be that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will be the last model in the line of Samsung’s clamshell foldable phones. This information is not confirmed yet but the company should make the official statement very soon.According to Samsung, the next generation of its folding smartphones will include the Galaxy Z Flip 8 along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 family announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. FAQsWhat will be the weight of the Galaxy Z Flip 8?According to the recent leak, Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumored to weigh 180 grams, which makes it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip 7.What will be the thickness of the Galaxy Z Flip 8?The smartphone is rumored to have a thickness of 6.1 mm when unfolded without considering rubber bumpers of the display. The overall thickness including bumpers is rumored to be 6.6 mm.What will be the improvements in Galaxy Z Flip 8?According to rumors, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 may get some improvements like light construction, better hinge, reduced display crease without any major change in hardware used by Galaxy Z Flip 7.When will Samsung launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.end of article