For those closely following developments, new indicators suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the US will feature a Samsung-made Exynos chipset instead of the anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Initially, it was believed that both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 would be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite; however, recent reports indicate that Samsung’s upcoming foldables will utilize the Exynos 2500. This information has been confirmed by Samsung firmware designed for the US market, at least for the Z Flip 7.
The Exynos 2500, a new chip yet to be seen in any device, has shown benchmarks from prototype models that suggest its performance is more in line with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rather than the Snapdragon 8 Elite. With speculations about pricing for these new foldables raising concerns, potential buyers will be seeking solid performance for their investment, making for a somewhat uncertain launch for this device.
One theory posits that the absence of the Snapdragon 8 Elite could be linked to heating and cooling challenges within such a slim device, though Samsung typically remains tight-lipped on such decisions, leaving us in the dark.
This week, Samsung confirmed that its new foldables are set to launch this summer. Exciting times ahead!
// SamMobile