– Launch expected end of July alongside Galaxy Z Fold8 and Watch Ultra 2
– US model (SM-F776U) uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy; Europe may get Exynos 2600
– FCC certification confirms Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, NFC, wireless charging, and satellite connectivity (NB-NTN B255)
– No ultra-wideband (UWB) support on the US model, unlike some previous Galaxy Z Flip variants
Anticipated Launch and Certification
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is rumored too be officialy unveiled at the end of July, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The smallest of these three foldable smartphones has now been certified by the FCC, which is a necessary step before it can be sold in the US market.
US Model Specifications
The US model carries the model number SM-F776U, and its expected to be equiped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Some rumors suggest the European Galaxy Z Flip8 will instead use a Samsung Exynos 2600, which could mean the smartphone would be slightly less powerfull. The FCC certification confirms the US model supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) including the 6 GHz channel, Bluetooth and NFC.
Charging and Connectivity Features
Wireless charging and wireless power share are also possible on this device. The integrated 5G modem supports NB-NTN B255, a network band used for communicating with a satellite network. This feature was previously available on the Galaxy Z Flip7, but it was limited to a few regions including the US.
Missing Ultra-Wideband
A noticeable absence is the ultra-wideband (UWB) chip. On the Galaxy Z Flip7, only the model sold in South Korea came equiped with UWB, while the Galaxy Z Fold7 was shipped globaly with a UWB chip. Among other uses, UWB allows finding a Galaxy Smart Tag2 more easily by displaying the direction and distance of the tracker.