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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Tipped to Launch With Qualcomm or Exynos Chipsets Based on Markets

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Tipped to Launch With Qualcomm or Exynos Chipsets Based on Markets

Last year's Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 model shipped with the company's in-house, flagship Exynos 2500 chip.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 15 June 2026 16:20 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Tipped to Launch With Qualcomm or Exynos Chipsets Based on Markets

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Exynos 2600 is believed to be less expensive than Qualcomm's flagship chipset

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Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could use a mix of Exynos and Snapdragon chips
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could run on Snapdragon processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could pack a 4,300mAh battery

Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy Z Flip 8 next month at a Galaxy Unpacked event. While details about the clamshell foldable phone haven't been officially confirmed, hints about its chipset have surfaced online. Samsung is said to use a dual-chip strategy for its upcoming foldable phone. The company had packed its in-house Exynos 2500 chipset in last year's Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is likely to ship with a Snapdragon chipset in all regions.

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As per a post on Naver (Korean) by tipster Lanzuk, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 could run on either the Exynos 2600 or Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, depending on the market. The foldable is said to launch with an in-house Exynos chipset in South Korea and select European markets. Markets like Japan and several other global markets are tipped to get the variant with the Snapdragon chipset.

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The South Korean tech brand has used Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in its foldable smartphones since their inception. However, last year, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 marked a shift and became the first model in the series to feature an Exynos chipset. It runs on the Exynos 2500 SoC.

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Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are speculated to feature Snapdragon processors. The Exynos 2600 is the first chip that uses the new Samsung 2nm GAA process, and it is believed to be less expensive than Qualcomm's flagship chipset.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is speculated to be launched at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, reportedly scheduled for July 22, in London. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are also said to go official during the same event.

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As per previous leaks, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will follow the design language of the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It is said to feature a 4,300mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. It is expected to ship with Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box.

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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