Samsung‘s new foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, has reportedly passed several company’s internal tests. Notably, the smartphone used the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, not Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 processor.
Earlier rumors said the Galaxy Z Flip 7 would launch with the new Exynos 2500 chip. This is Samsung’s next-generation chip that the company has been working on.
However, a reliable leaker PandaFlashPro has shared on social media that the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is now more likely to be used in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. This chip is also used in Samsung’s latest flagship phones, including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones.
It shows that the Snapdragon 8 Elite version of the phone has already passed all Samsung’s internal tests for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, including important ones like network and connectivity tests. This could mean the Exynos 2500 is not quite ready for launch or may still have some issues that need fixing.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is expected to bring some amazing upgrades compared to the older model. These may include a larger outer display, a powerful chip, and other performance improvements. Samsung is also rumored to be working on a more affordable version of the phone called the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.
With mass production expected to start soon, it’s still unclear if Samsung will use the Exynos 2500 at all in this model. For now, it looks like the Snapdragon 8 Elite will power the main version of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 when it launches later this year.
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