The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to debut with satellite-based emergency messaging, thanks to the inclusion of necessary hardware in Samsung’s latest Exynos 2500 chip.
The Exynos 2500, Samsung’s first chipset built on a 3nm process, was recently certified by Skylo Technologies for its satellite connectivity. Skylo, which specializes in satellite-to-phone communications, announced the certification on June 16. The chip includes Samsung’s Exynos 5400 5G modem, which supports the 3GPP NTN standard—essentially allowing phones to send SOS messages via low-earth orbit satellites when there’s no cellular signal.
It’s a feature Skylo says already saves lives, with emergency messages sent almost daily across 37 countries, including Iceland. Samsung’s modem VP, Hui Won Je, said the collaboration with Skylo helps “unlock connectivity everywhere,” hinting that this may become a standard feature across more devices in the future.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7, expected to launch at Samsung’s Unpacked event in July, will be the first Galaxy foldable to include this satellite functionality outside the US. It’s also a rare case where Samsung may use its own Exynos chip in a Z-series phone, as most previous models used Snapdragon processors exclusively.
Still, satellite messaging won’t be available everywhere. Rollout will depend on regional support and carrier agreements, much like the limited launch of satellite SOS on the Galaxy S25, where only Verizon customers in the US could access it. According to a report from Analysys Mason, Skylo’s use of pre-approved frequency bands allows quicker deployment, but business decisions may still limit who gets the feature.
Beyond connectivity, the Exynos 2500 is expected to deliver better energy efficiency and performance than the Exynos 2400—something that could help improve battery life in the Flip 7’s compact body.
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