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Samsung appears to be gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 later this year, following the release of the Z Flip 6. While its predecessor runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, there's still some uncertainty about what will power the next-gen foldable. Early leaks hinted at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (Elite for Galaxy), but more recent reports are doubling down on a different direction: Samsung’s own Exynos 2500.

Z Flip 7 May Ditch Snapdragon for Exynos

According to a fresh report from ChosunBiz, Samsung is leaning toward using the Exynos 2500 chip in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The reason? Cost and production efficiency. Samsung is reportedly planning a limited production run—just 200,000 units—between May and June, with a possible launch in July. Opting for an in-house chip is expected to either make the phone more affordable for buyers or boost Samsung’s profit margins.

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Conflicting Reports Still Circulating

That said, the debate isn’t settled. Some earlier leaks pointed to the Z Flip 7 launching globally with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Elite, which would align it with Samsung’s premium performance phones. But these newer reports suggest a more strategic move: keeping the Snapdragon for flagship models while cutting costs on smaller production runs like the Z Flip series.

Cheaper Z Flip Variant Also in the Works

Interestingly, there’s also talk of a more budget-friendly version of the Z Flip 7—possibly branded as Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE or Z Flip Xe. This variant is rumoured to feature an Exynos 2400e chip, reinforcing Samsung’s apparent push toward broader use of its own silicon.

Z Fold 7 Keeps It Simple with Snapdragon

Meanwhile, things are a lot clearer for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Unlike the Z Flip 7, there’s been no disagreement about its processor. All current leaks agree it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Elite, custom-tuned for Galaxy phones.

In short, Samsung may be splitting its foldable strategy: keeping high-end Snapdragon chips for the Fold lineup, while giving the Flip series a more cost-conscious Exynos refresh—at least for now.

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