The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (2026) supports Expert RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 (released July 2026) is Samsung’s eighth-generation clamshell foldable, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. The dual-camera system features a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF) and a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123°). The 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display folds beneath an enlarged cover display used for FlexCam photography — Samsung’s feature enabling full-camera control from the outside screen. The hinge is rated for 200,000 folds with IPX8 water resistance.
Like all Galaxy flip phones, the Z Flip 8 uses CMOS electronic readout only. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter embedded in Expert RAW DNG files provides a reliable indicator of total usage intensity.
| Model | Release | Chip | Main Camera | Cover Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | 2026 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | Enlarged FlexCam display |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | 2025 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | FlexCam cover display |
| Galaxy Z Flip 6 | 2024 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | 3.4″ Super AMOLED |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | 2023 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 12 MP (f/1.8, OIS) | 3.4″ Super AMOLED |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter from the command line.| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. Samsung shows charge cycle count and health percentage; below 80% warrants consideration |
| Hinge mechanism | Open and close the flip 20–30 times. Feel for grinding or uneven resistance; Z Flip 8 hinge is rated 200,000 folds |
| Inner 6.7″ display | Check the fold crease and inspect for burn-in at the status bar; the crease is visible under certain lighting but should not be felt under fingertip pressure |
| Cover display | Inspect for scratches and test touch responsiveness; heavily used Z Flip 8s often show cover display wear from frequent FlexCam and notification interaction |
| Camera lenses | Test both cameras (50 MP main and 12 MP ultrawide) for clarity and focus accuracy |
| Image counter | High count (>40,000) indicates intensive use — useful context, not a failure indicator |
No. All Samsung Galaxy clamshell foldables use CMOS electronic readout only. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism in the Z Flip 8.
Install Samsung Expert RAW from the Galaxy Store and enable RAW capture. The native Camera app Pro mode may also save DNG files depending on your Galaxy OS version.
The Z Flip 8 upgrades to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 processor (vs Snapdragon 8 Elite on the Z Flip 7), features an enlarged cover display with expanded FlexCam photography controls, and benefits from second-generation Galaxy AI camera improvements. The core 50 MP + 12 MP dual-camera hardware continues from the Z Flip 7.
No. The image counter is stored in persistent device memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset or firmware update.