Samsung has officially unveiled its next-generation foldable devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, finally putting an end to weeks of speculation. Notable among the new offerings is the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which boasts significant enhancements like a wider cover display and a sleeker design.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 also received important upgrades, including an edge-to-edge larger cover screen and a bigger battery capacity. One of the major points of curiosity leading up to the launch was the choice of processor for the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Traditionally, Samsung has relied solely on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets for its foldable devices. However, rumors hinted that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 might feature Samsung’s own Exynos processor, a claim that has now been confirmed.
Significantly, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is the first flagship Samsung foldable to be released in the U.S. without a Snapdragon processor. Instead, it is powered by the in-house Exynos 2500 chipset.
Similarly, the more budget-conscious Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE also adopts the Exynos 2400, the same chip found in select regions’ Galaxy S24 models. While Samsung has not disclosed the reasons behind this transition, it asserts that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 offers a more robust CPU, GPU, and NPU compared to its predecessor.
Delving into the specifications, the Exynos 2500 utilizes a 3nm process and features a deca-core configuration, comprising one Cortex-X5 core and several Cortex-A725 and A520 cores at varying clock speeds. Despite these promising specifications, Samsung’s Exynos processors have historically struggled with efficiency and thermal performance compared to Snapdragon counterparts.
Upcoming tests will evaluate how the Galaxy Z Flip 7 performs in real-world scenarios, so those interested should stay tuned for updates. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is designed to be a compact, pocket-friendly AI phone, featuring the largest 4.1-inch edge-to-edge FlexWindow in the series and the slimmest design yet.
It also includes a flagship-level 50MP camera and the largest battery in a Galaxy Z Flip device, combining robust performance with enhanced AI capabilities directly accessible from the cover screen.
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