GoKawiilThe Galaxy Z Flip 8 is available for pre-order, and Samsung has made some legitimate improvements to the phone. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a slimmer chassis, which I did notice while holding the device. Samsung’s also improved the cover screen experience, with new specialized widgets and cards.
However, the improvements came at a cost, as the Galaxy Z Flip 8 now starts at $1,200 — a $100 increase over the previous generation. It’s also not clear that Samsung fully understands what buyers want, as the Z Flip 8 still lacks some important upgrades. Thankfully, if the Galaxy Z Flip 8 didn’t hit the mark for you, here are five excellent alternatives that deserve a spot in your pocket.
Which Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 alternative would you buy? 12 votes Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) 33 % Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 33 % Google Pixel 10a 17 % Motorola Razr (2026) 17 % Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 0 %
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026)
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The Razr Ultra (2026) is the obvious choice for buyers who want a clamshell foldable but don’t feel the Galaxy Z Flip 8 speaks to them. Motorola’s done an excellent job providing a fantastic user experience, and that’s continued with this year’s Razr Ultra. It’s actually a thicker phone than the Z Flip 8, but its curved frame and sleek design make it feel sportier. It’s all subjective, but the Razr Ultra is the more stylish device, which absolutely matters to buyers considering a clamshell fold.
There are also less-subjective reasons you’d pick up a Razr Ultra. Motorola’s cover screen experience is significantly better than Samsung’s. You don’t need Good Lock or Multistar to properly customize your outer display and get all the apps you want up and running. I buy flip phones to reduce the number of times I have to unfold my phone, and the Razr Ultra accomplishes that much better. It also includes a larger 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and significantly faster 68W wired charging.
Still, it’s not a perfect device. The Z Flip 8 features the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and Samsung’s software support is a known quantity — something that can’t be said for Motorola’s. The Z Flip 8 is also less expensive, as a Razr Ultra will run you $1,500. Frequent Motorola sales and discounts ease that pain, but it’s a consideration.
Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) Flagship performance • Triple 50MP cameras • Big battery • Fast charging MSRP: $1,499.99 Motorola's most powerful Razr yet The Razr Ultra (2026) promises top-tier flip phone performance with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, triple 50MP cameras, and a massive 5000mAh battery with ultra-fast 68W charging. It also boasts a large 7-inch AMOLED display and a highly capable external screen. See price at Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
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