After being spotted on China’s CMIIT certification database alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold Wide, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 has now appeared on the FCC certification platform. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 were announced in early July last year, the new foldables from Samsung are likely to launch around the same timeframe this year. As spotted by 91mobiles, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 has been tested for SAR and compatibility with several cellular networks in the US, indicating an imminent launch.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 FCC certification details
The Element Materials Technology document sourced by 91mobiles details that a “portable handset” with the model number SM-F776U has undergone an RF exposure test, specifically a SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) test report, which provides information on how much radio frequency (RF) energy is absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device. The report claims that the device in question has radiation levels within safe limits set by regulatory bodies (FCC in the US, etc.).
Since a device believed to be the Galaxy Z Flip 8 with the model number SM-F7760 was recently spotted on China’s CMIIT certification database, the SM-F776U handset is likely the USA variant of the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Furthermore, the document reveals that the device comes with several cellular network capabilities, including GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G, and NB-NT N B255. The report also confirms that the device will feature advanced features usually found on high-end and premium devices, like NFC, wireless charging, and wireless power sharing, indicating that the phone in question could indeed be the Galaxy Z Flip 8, since all the previous iterations of Z Flip featured these aspects.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 rumoured specifications
From what we know so far, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to be powered by Samsung’s own 2nm-based processor, the Exynos 2600. Since the same chipset powers the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus in several regions, one can expect flagship-grade performance in a compact, clamshell form factor. Leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will use a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the cover screen may measure 4.1-inches, just like the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
On to the cameras, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could get a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens, while the cover screen may get a 10MP selfie shooter. The device will likely be the first device to boot on Android 17 with One UI 9 layered on top. As for the battery, the foldable may include a 4,300mAh cell.
Given the specifications, it appears that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will boast iterative upgrades over the Galaxy Z Flip. Even so, it could present itself as a suitable device for those seeking a premium foldable smartphone in a portable format, with Samsung’s Galaxy AI features and ecosystem integrations being the bonus
