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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to Launch With ‘Unreleased’ 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to Launch With ‘Unreleased’ 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip: Report

The unreleased Snapdragon chip could be fabricated on the Samsung's new 2nm process (SF2) technology.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 10 October 2025 14:32 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 to Launch With ‘Unreleased’ 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip: Report

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (pictured) is powered by Samsung's Exynos 2500 processor

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Highlights

Samsung Foundry is said to have provided Qualcomm samples of the 2nm SoC
Qualcomm will test power efficiency, heat, yield, and reliability soon
Samsung’s SF2 process boosts efficiency with Gate-All-Around architecture

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which was announced in July. As per a report, the purported clamshell-style foldable handset could be powered by an unreleased version of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Samsung is said to have provided samples to the chipmaker fabricated using its 2nm (SF2) process technology. Samsung already uses slightly overclocked versions of flagship Snapdragon chips for its Galaxy S series smartphones.

What We Know About Samsung's 2nm Chip for the Galaxy Z Flip 8

The recently launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is built on TSMC's 3nm process technology (N3P). NewDaily reports (in Korean) that Samsung's Foundry division is working on a more advanced unreleased version of this chip that may be fabricated on the Samsung's new 2nm process (SF2) technology.

The South Korean tech conglomerate is said to have provided samples of this next-generation application processor (AP) to Qualcomm in a bid to evaluate the feasibility of its mass production, which is a multistep process. Over the next few months, the chipmaker will reportedly test the power efficiency, performance, heat generation, yield, and reliability of the SoC before trial production can begin.

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Metrics beyond its technical capabilities will also be tested, as per the report. Qualcomm may also assess the yield stability, schedule adherence, and long-term supply capacity. If the contract is secured, the 2nm chip's mass production will reportedly be handled by TSMC, although Samsung could play the role of a “sub-partner” and share limited volumes.

The publication cited an industry insider as saying, “If the collaboration with Qualcomm gains traction, the competitive landscape in 2nm foundry technology could become far more dynamic than it is today”.

If everything is on schedule, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could debut with the 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The handset is expected to be unveiled in July 2026, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

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Samsung typically uses Qualcomm chips in its flagship Galaxy S-series handsets, although it is a custom “for Galaxy” variant with different clock speeds. The last Galaxy Z Flip model to use a Snapdragon processor was the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In subsequent iterations, the tech conglomerate switched to its proprietary Exynos chips, with the latest Galaxy Z Flip 7 featuring an Exynos 2500 processor.

Why is Samsung Planning to Use a 2nm Qualcomm Chip?

As per the report, Samsung's SF2 processor is claimed to improve the transistor density and power efficiency compared to the company's 3nm process. It leverages a Gate-All-Around (GAA) architecture that refines both chip performance and power consumption by enhancing the gate control versus FinFET.

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Samsung is said to have stabilised the yield of the unreleased 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC through its Exynos 2600 test production. It only supplied samples of the chipset to Qualcomm after meeting the internal quality standards.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vibrant displays, folding display is durable
Compact design when folded
Top-tier performance
Fast wireless charging for a foldable
Water-resistant design
Good quality primary camera

Bad
Cover screen functionality is limited
Battery barely lasts a day
Relatively slow wired charging
No macro camera

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 13

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and sleek IP48-rated design
One UI 8 brings plenty of handy AI features
Vibrant displays with thin borders
Battery lasts a day of heavy use

Bad
Hinge is a bit too stiff or rigid
Cover display experience underwhelming
Gets very hot when using the camera
Charging is relatively slow

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review

Display (Primary) 6.90-inch

Cover Display 4.10-inch

Cover Resolution 948x1048 pixels

Processor 3.3 MHz deca-core

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Samsung, Qualcomm

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More