For the first time, Samsung may be shifting its chipset strategy for its foldable phones, moving away from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. According to a recent report from South Korea, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be powered by its in-house Exynos 2500 chipset, marking a significant change for the lineup.
The Exynos 2500 SoC and Its Implications for the Z Flip 7
Samsung has used Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets in all its foldable smartphones so far. The Exynos 2500, based on the 3nm architecture, was initially expected to power the Galaxy S25 series but faced production challenges. Samsung Foundry’s low yield rates for the 3nm process delayed its mass production for the flagship S25 series.
However, according to recent reports, Samsung has managed to improve the yield rate. This stabilization will allow Samsung to debut the Exynos 2500 in its foldable lineup, beginning with the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
In addition to the standard Z Flip 7, the report hints at a potential Z Flip FE variant, which may feature the slightly lower Exynos 2400e chipset. This confirms previous rumors about Samsung offering multiple variants of its foldable devices next year, catering to different segments of the market. That said, it remains to be seen how the Exynos chips will stack up in real-world usage.
What about the Galaxy Z Fold 7?
Notably, the report does not mention any updates regarding the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s larger foldable device. The Z Fold series has also consistently relied on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets, and it remains unclear whether the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will continue this trend or see a shift to Exynos processors as well. The next-generation book-style foldable is still expected to equip a Qualcomm flagship chipset, possibly the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
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