Samsung Exynos vs Snapdragon: A Win for Once?
- Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables in July, and a notable change is anticipated for the Z Flip...
- This marks a departure from Samsung's established pattern of using Snapdragon chips in both its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip flagship devices.
- The move also breaks with tradition regarding the introduction of new Exynos chips, which typically debut with the Galaxy S series in the first half of the year.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 Tipped to Use Exynos Chip, Shifting Strategy
Updated june 13, 2025
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldables in July, and a notable change is anticipated for the Z Flip 7. Unlike previous models, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to feature an Exynos 2500 chip, perhaps in all markets, including the U.S.
This marks a departure from Samsung’s established pattern of using Snapdragon chips in both its Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip flagship devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still expected to use a Snapdragon processor.
The move also breaks with tradition regarding the introduction of new Exynos chips, which typically debut with the Galaxy S series in the first half of the year. Introducing the next-generation Exynos chip with a foldable device is a important shift for Samsung.
Historically, Exynos chips have faced scrutiny, often underperforming compared to their Snapdragon counterparts in speed and efficiency. This has led to some Samsung fans preferring Snapdragon-equipped Galaxy devices. The Galaxy Z series has been a haven for snapdragon chips until now.
snapdragon 8 Elite: Too Hot for the Galaxy Z Flip 7?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerful chip, but its thermal output may be a concern for the thin Galaxy Z Flip 7. While phones like the Galaxy S25 manage heat with vapor cooling, the Z Flip series prioritizes a slim design, potentially leading to overheating and throttling issues.
The Galaxy Z fold 7, while also thin, offers more internal space for heat dissipation due to its larger screens and overall size.
The success of the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s Exynos 2500 hinges on its performance and efficiency. If the performance gap with the Snapdragon 8 Elite isn’t too significant and efficiency matches or exceeds the Exynos 2400, samsung’s decision could prove to be a strategic win for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the future of Samsung’s foldable phones and Exynos processors in the mobile market.
What’s next
Industry observers await independent benchmarks to assess the real-world performance of the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and determine whether it can rival the Snapdragon 8 Elite.