{"id":16529,"date":"2026-07-22T19:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T02:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-9-everything-we-know-so-far-and-everything-we-hope-to-see\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T01:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:22:17","slug":"samsung-galaxy-z-flip-9-everything-we-know-so-far-and-everything-we-hope-to-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-9-everything-we-know-so-far-and-everything-we-hope-to-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 9: Everything we know so far and everything we hope to see"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-129e7d6e-85db-11f1-8929-cf9e2c492e99\">Now that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is official, we can start speculating about the Galaxy Z Flip 9. Over the years, we might have a leak or two about the specs or design of the next model now, but the Z Flip 9 rumors point in a completely different direction: the end of the Z Flip line.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, another rumor claims that this will be the last of Samsung&#8217;s eight-generation Flip phones. This comes from leaker Ice Universe, known for accurate information on upcoming devices, but, like any leaked information, it may come from a meeting where Samsung floated the idea of \u200b\u200bending the Z Flip line rather than an official decision to end it.<\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"phones\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-129e7d6e-85db-11f1-8929-cf9e2c492e99-2\">While the leak didn&#8217;t provide much detail beyond &#8220;Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 may be Samsung&#8217;s last small foldable product,&#8221; it&#8217;s possible that a combination of declining sales and market conditions is causing Samsung to rethink every product it makes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;DN0T9lx0&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;E6aJDdVBhQOK9yUjR2XHDAjmCkFhHLh1aRCd14ObqmgK6fel&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos Appearing<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the arrival of the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the coming onslaught of &#8220;fun-sized&#8221; foldables, Samsung and other players may shift their focus to flip-style phones. Whatever happens, we&#8217;ll be collecting all the rumors and leaks from between now and the expected release of the Galaxy Z Flip 9.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-galaxy-z-flip-9-price-and-availability\"><span>Galaxy Z Flip 9: Price and availability<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5d7bba94-85dc-11f1-971c-7dd2917acabf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XKurXsktuyoGY6RcKyWxzW.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5e636656-85db-11f1-a352-df7260478160\">Samsung&#8217;s next foldable phone announcement, possibly including the Galaxy Z Flip 9, should take place in July 2027. Samsung has been using the mid-to-late summer date to wrap up its phone and wearable announcements, and we expect that to continue next year.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            You might like it<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>As the prices of electronics continue to rise, we expect another increase in the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 9, especially if the prices of RAM and storage continue to rise, as predicted due to the growth of AI data. One of the Z Flip&#8217;s biggest selling points has always been its lower price compared to the Z Fold, and another price hike could spell trouble for the Z Flip lineup.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-what-we-expect-for-the-galaxy-z-flip-9\"><span>What to expect from the Galaxy Z Flip 9<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5d7bbb16-85dc-11f1-9afb-cdb93c900bb4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, which uses Netflix on the cover display\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XD8xRTGXjt6soxK2z8Zj36.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Shruti Shekar \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5e63673c-85db-11f1-8872-352cfec9b8b5\">It&#8217;s been a while since we saw a great redesign of the Z Flip series. The Z Flip 8 also reduces the thickness of the series, but since it is not as thin as the Z Fold 8, it is possible that the Z Flip 9 will continue to reduce the series. Samsung has started using silicon-carbon in its batteries (5% silicon content in the Z Flip 8), which means it can continue to increase battery capacity and reduce the size of the physical battery, enabling thinner and lighter phones.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JBb5LtuoC9Ncd5UBuBSxK5\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-JBb5LtuoC9Ncd5UBuBSxK5 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since the cover display already takes up the entire front of the phone on the Z Flip 8, it&#8217;s unlikely that we&#8217;ll see any changes to its physical appearance on the Flip 9. Samsung&#8217;s new titanium screen protector has greatly reduced the inner crease on the Z Fold 8 series, and the Flip 9 could do well with more shrinkage, too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-5d7bbb84-85dc-11f1-aa16-65dd563f947b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cover screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NYXFZzkVkF87EytHGowhkM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Derrek Lee \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5e6367a0-85db-11f1-affd-899f55a9f572\">There was a rumor that the Galaxy S26 Ultra&#8217;s Privacy Display will start going to other Samsung phones in 2027, and that could include the company&#8217;s high-end foldables like the Galaxy Z Flip 9. Even if this phone doesn&#8217;t get that technology, it needs to address the PWM level, since Samsung is lagging behind such competitors in eye care.<\/p>\n<p>I would also like to see Samsung add a telephoto camera to the Z Flip 9. Basically all flip-style phones include a main and ultrawide camera, but few have tried to offer some kind of &#8220;Pro-level zoom&#8221; as a non-folding flagship in this price range.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;ll be a while before we start to be sure of Samsung&#8217;s direction for the next Z Flip phone, but you better believe we&#8217;ll have everything you need to know about it right here as rumors and leaks continue next year.<\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"phones\" data-model-name=\"Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-editorial-container\">\n<p>Today&#8217;s best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is official, we can start speculating about the Galaxy Z Flip 9. Over the years, we might have a leak or two about the specs or design of the next model now, but the Z Flip 9 rumors point in a completely different direction: the end of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16529","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-how-to-tips"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16529"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16531,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16529\/revisions\/16531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}