The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 costs Rs 1,24,999 in India for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, Rs 15,000 above the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s launch price. It is the better flip phone: lighter, thinner, faster and far more useful while folded. The Flip 7 remains the smarter purchase for most buyers at the stated price gap, especially because the cameras, battery, charging speeds and display sizes carry over. Existing Flip 7 owners have an even simpler decision. Keep the phone.Galaxy Z Flip 8 Vs Flip 7: Specifications And India PricesFeatureSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7What changes for the buyerIndia launch price, 12GB/256GBRs 1,24,999Rs 1,09,999Flip 8 costs Rs 15,000 moreIndia launch price, 12GB/512GBRs 1,44,999Rs 1,21,999The gap grows to Rs 23,000Main display6.9-inch AMOLED 2X, 1-120Hz6.9-inch AMOLED 2X, 1-120HzEqualCover display4.1-inch Super AMOLED4.1-inch Super AMOLEDNew Flip 8 interface matters more than panel sizeIndia processorExynos 2600, 2nmExynos 2500, 3nmFlip 8 brings the largest hardware gainMemory and storage12GB; 256GB or 512GB12GB; 256GB or 512GBEqual capacityRear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultrawide50MP main, 12MP ultrawideSame camera hardwareInner camera10MP10MPEqualBattery4,300mAh4,300mAhEqual capacityWired charging25W25WEqualWireless charging15W15WEqualUnfolded thickness6.1mm6.5mmFlip 8 is 0.4mm thinnerFolded thickness13.1mm13.7mmFlip 8 is 0.6mm thinnerWeight180g188gFlip 8 is 8g lighterRear materialGlass fibre-reinforced polymerBack glassFlip 8 moves from glass to reinforced plasticWater and dust resistanceIP48IP48EqualLaunch softwareAndroid 17, One UI 9Android 16, One UI 8Flip 8 starts one version aheadUpdate policySeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updatesFlip 8’s later launch extends its supported life by roughly one yearSamsung’s India pricing creates two different comparisons. The 256GB versions sit Rs 15,000 apart at launch, or about 13.6 per cent of the Flip 7’s price. Move to 512GB and the difference becomes Rs 23,000. That is a hefty surcharge for storage parity, since each phone adds the same 256GB over its base model.About The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.