Published May 4, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT

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The unveiling of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is just a few weeks away, and rumors about what it will look like and its features are ramping up. Today brings fresh news about a crease-free folding panel and a hinge that promises a lighter phone from a tipster named Lanzuk.

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The Galaxy Z Flip 7

In a post translated from Korean , there is news that a new hinge design will bring down the weight to 180 grams, from 188 grams for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 .…