This year’s Samsung Galaxy Z lineup promises to be noteworthy for several reasons. Set to launch in July, the lineup includes the larger, book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is expected to feature significant hardware enhancements, alongside a larger display and a slimmer profile. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is anticipated to see fewer design changes. There are also indications of a Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model, aimed at providing a more budget-friendly clamshell option reminiscent of the Motorola Razr 50.
According to a reliable source cited by SamMobile, the forthcoming clamshell foldable will utilize an Exynos chipset. This is likely to be the highly anticipated Exynos 2500, which was initially expected to debut with the Samsung Galaxy S25 earlier this year but was postponed due to production issues.
Previous reports have hinted at this shift, but a recent update clarified that the Exynos 2500 is not expected to be included in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE model.
The source revealed that the Exynos 2500 is a 3nm chip capable of reaching clock speeds of up to 3.3GHz. It features a 10-core CPU and an Xclipse 950 GPU, with 16MB of L3 cache. Manufactured using Samsung’s second-generation 3nm technology, this chipset is rumored to debut in the latter half of 2025. The news regarding its inclusion in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 aligns with existing reports, as the device is slated for announcement in July.
SamMobile further reports that the Exynos 2500 SoC will be rolled out to select markets. It is expected to be available in several regions, including India and South Korea. The chipset’s performance compared to competitor solutions will be evaluated once the smartphone is officially released. Notably, the Exynos 2400 (4nm) found within the Galaxy S24 received favorable reviews, suggesting the new chip could be an ideal match for a foldable device.
Should Samsung proceed to release a Galaxy Z series smartphone powered by its own Exynos SoC, it will mark the first instance of the company doing so, as previous foldable models have exclusively utilized Qualcomm chipsets.
